Gold Thieves Attack Woman in Bengaluru, Steal Necklace
In Bengaluru’s Girinagar area, two women were brutally attacked by masked criminals who snatched a gold necklace. One victim lost a finger, highlighting a surge in local theft cases
Bengaluru, India: A shocking robbery took place recently in the Girinagar area of Bengaluru, where two women returning home after a local music event were assaulted by criminals. The incident occurred near Rishikesh Nagar, Hosakerehalli, as the victims, identified as Usha and Varalakshmi, walked back around 9 PM. Masked men on a motorcycle approached them, forcefully snatched a gold necklace from Usha’s neck, and assaulted Varalakshmi.
During the attack, Varalakshmi resisted, leading the criminals to strike both women with a sharp object. As a result, Varalakshmi’s finger was severed, causing serious injuries. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers swiftly fled the scene with the stolen gold.
Senior police officials confirmed that the criminals escaped with approximately 75 grams of gold in total. The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Konanakunte Police Station, where another theft attempt involving a 20-gram gold necklace occurred around 10 PM the same night but failed.
This violent surge in gold thefts has alarmed local residents, raising concerns about personal safety in the area. The police are currently investigating the case and reviewing CCTV footage to track the culprits.
