Phone Snatching Incidents Surge in Greater Noida: ACP Assures Action Is Underway
Phone Snatching Incidents Surge in Greater Noida: ACP Assures Action Is Underway
Greater noida is currently grappling with a surge in phone snatching incidents, with recent reports highlighting a troubling increase in petty crimes. Despite recent arrests, residents are expressing frustration over the persistent nature of these crimes, particularly in the Greater noida area.
Recent Incidents and Complaints
Abdul Salam's Experience: On august 23, Abdul Salam, a security professional, had his iphone snatched while talking on the phone. Despite filing a complaint, he reported that he has yet to receive a copy of the FIR. Using his MacBook, Salam tracked his stolen phone to surya Nagar, Hisar, Haryana, but the police and cyber crime unit deemed the search area too vast to conduct an effective search.
Akhilesh Kumar Mishra's Ordeal: Mishra was targeted on the night of august 13 while walking near Royal Nest Society and Samriddhi Society. Despite calling for help, no one stopped, and his iphone 15 was snatched by a biker.
Tarun Chauhan's Near Miss: On august 14, Chauhan narrowly escaped having his phone snatched by maintaining a firm grip on his device. The thieves, unable to succeed, fled the scene.
Resident Concerns
Many residents, including Salam, Mishra, and Chauhan, have voiced concerns over the efficiency of local law enforcement in addressing these crimes. Complaints include delays in FIR registration and ineffective responses from the police when tracking stolen phones.
Police Response
ACP rajeev Kumar Gupta assured News18.com that efforts are being made to combat the rise in phone snatching incidents. He explained that criminals often travel from outside the area to commit these crimes and emphadata-sized that the police are actively working to apprehend the culprits and reduce crime rates in Greater Noida.
Gupta stated, “Criminals often come from outside to commit crimes in our area. We are actively addressing the snatching incidents.”
Looking Forward
Residents are hopeful that increased vigilance and prompt action from law enforcement will help curb the rising trend of phone snatching. The police have reassured the community that measures are being taken to tackle the issue effectively.
For those who have fallen victim to similar incidents, it is recommended to file a complaint promptly and follow up with local authorities to ensure timely action.
Greater noida is currently grappling with a surge in phone snatching incidents, with recent reports highlighting a troubling increase in petty crimes. Despite recent arrests, residents are expressing frustration over the persistent nature of these crimes, particularly in the Greater noida area.
Recent Incidents and Complaints
Abdul Salam's Experience: On august 23, Abdul Salam, a security professional, had his iphone snatched while talking on the phone. Despite filing a complaint, he reported that he has yet to receive a copy of the FIR. Using his MacBook, Salam tracked his stolen phone to surya Nagar, Hisar, Haryana, but the police and cyber crime unit deemed the search area too vast to conduct an effective search.
Akhilesh Kumar Mishra's Ordeal: Mishra was targeted on the night of august 13 while walking near Royal Nest Society and Samriddhi Society. Despite calling for help, no one stopped, and his iphone 15 was snatched by a biker.
Tarun Chauhan's Near Miss: On august 14, Chauhan narrowly escaped having his phone snatched by maintaining a firm grip on his device. The thieves, unable to succeed, fled the scene.
Resident Concerns
Many residents, including Salam, Mishra, and Chauhan, have voiced concerns over the efficiency of local law enforcement in addressing these crimes. Complaints include delays in FIR registration and ineffective responses from the police when tracking stolen phones.
Police Response
ACP rajeev Kumar Gupta assured News18.com that efforts are being made to combat the rise in phone snatching incidents. He explained that criminals often travel from outside the area to commit these crimes and emphadata-sized that the police are actively working to apprehend the culprits and reduce crime rates in Greater Noida.
Gupta stated, “Criminals often come from outside to commit crimes in our area. We are actively addressing the snatching incidents.”
Looking Forward
Residents are hopeful that increased vigilance and prompt action from law enforcement will help curb the rising trend of phone snatching. The police have reassured the community that measures are being taken to tackle the issue effectively.
For those who have fallen victim to similar incidents, it is recommended to file a complaint promptly and follow up with local authorities to ensure timely action.