Madurai chain snatching video: In a horrifcying incident, a woman was violently dragged for several meters during a chain-snatching attempt in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, an incident that has sent shockwaves through the local community. The terrifying attack, which occurred on Sunday, was captured on CCTV, revealing the moment when the assailants targeted the woman while she and her husband were out for Diwali shopping.Incident occured when she was out for Diwali shoppingThe incident took place in the bustling area of Mattuthavani, where Manjula and her husband, Dwaraknath, residents of Panthadi, had stopped for Diwali shopping. The couple had just parked their vehicle by the roadside when two men on a Yamaha R15 motorbike approached them from behind with malicious intent.CCTV footage shows brutal attack, video surfacesAccording to the CCTV footage, the couple had just arrived at the shopping spot when the shocking attack unfolded. As Dwaraknath was parking, Manjula was dismounting their bike when the men made their move. The pillion rider lunged at Manjula, attempting to snatch the gold chain from her neck. In a horrifying twist, the chain did not break immediately, resulting in Manjula being dragged several meters along the road as the assailants sped away.The footage shows the sheer violence of the act, as Manjula struggled to free herself while being pulled by the motorbike. Eventually, the chain snapped, with one part remaining with Manjula and the other in the hands of the fleeing culprits.A woman was violently dragged for several meters during a chain-snatching attempt in #TamilNadus #Madurai. The incident was captured on camera.The incident took place on Sunday when #Manjula and her husband, #Dwaraknath, residents of #Panthadi, were out for #Diwali shopping in… pic.twitter.com/jxsEDEopbs— Hate Detector ๐ (@HateDetectors) October 23, 2024Police investigation underwayFollowing the incident, local authorities swiftly registered a case and launched an investigation into the chain-snatching attempt. Police are reviewing the CCTV footage and working diligently to identify and apprehend the two suspects involved in the attack.This shocking event has left residents of Madurai alarmed, as the daring nature of the crime has raised concerns about safety in public spaces, especially during the festive season.
