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Crime
Woman Injured in Bike‑Borne Chain Snatcher Attack in Peenya, Karnataka
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 08:18 PM
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A woman sustained injuries after being attacked by bike‑borne chain snatchers in Peenya, Karnataka, according to The Times of India.
Police received a call in the early hours of Tuesday when a woman was attacked by a group of bike‑borne chain snatchers in the industrial area of Peenya, a suburb of Bangalore.
The victim sustained injuries to her arm and wrist after the attackers snatched a chain from her bag and fled on their motorcycles.
The Times of India reported that the incident was witnessed by several residents who immediately alerted authorities.
No arrests have been made yet, and police are canvassing the area for CCTV footage and witnesses.
The incident highlights the growing problem of chain snatching in the region, prompting local authorities to increase patrols.
The victim sustained injuries to her arm and wrist after the attackers snatched a chain from her bag and fled on their motorcycles.
The Times of India reported that the incident was witnessed by several residents who immediately alerted authorities.
No arrests have been made yet, and police are canvassing the area for CCTV footage and witnesses.
The incident highlights the growing problem of chain snatching in the region, prompting local authorities to increase patrols.