State vs. Unknown Accused — Wazirganj chain snatching case

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3 Nov 2026News

Second suspect involved in Wazirganj chain snatching identified

Police investigation revealed the involvement of two men in the October 26, 2026, chain-snatching incident. The 19-year-old accused arrested at the Green Corridor bridge is one of two perpetrators who used chili powder to target the elderly victim.

Hindustan Times

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police have identified a second person allegedly involved in the theft of a necklace.
Who:: The Wazirganj Police Station is investigating the case involving an elderly victim and two accused men.
When:: The incident occurred on 26 October 2026.
Where:: Wazirganj Police Station, Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: Investigators found that two men worked together to attack the victim using chili powder.
What it means:: The police now have information on both individuals suspected of participating in the crime.

2 Nov 2026Arrest

Person who snatched chain after throwing chili powder in elderly person's eyes arrested: Accused caught from under the under-construction Green Corridor bridge, chain pieces recovered

Lucknow Wazirganj chain snatching case accused arrested near Green Corridor. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. In the case of looting a gold chain by throwing chili powder in an elderly person's eyes in Lucknow's Wazirganj, the police arrested one accused on Monday. The accused, along with his accomplice, committed the crime on October 26.

Dainik Bhaskar

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police arrested a person suspected of snatching a gold chain after throwing chili powder at an elderly person.
Who:: The Wazirganj Police Station is the investigating agency and the person arrested is the accused.
When:: The crime occurred on October 26 and the arrest happened on Monday.
Where:: Wazirganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: The accused is arrested because he is suspected of robbing an elderly person by throwing chili powder.
What it means:: The police have taken the accused into custody to continue their investigation into the robbery case.

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State vs. Unknown Accused — Wazirganj chain snatching case

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Second suspect involved in Wazirganj chain snatching identified

Person who snatched chain after throwing chili powder in elderly person's eyes arrested: Accused caught from under the under-construction Green Corridor bridge, chain pieces recovered

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