India
Chain snatchers attack Asian Games gold medalist Swapna Barman's mother
Two men on a motorbike snatched a chain from the neck of Asian Games gold medalist heptathlete Swapna Barman's mother who was pillion riding a two-wheeler in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. The gold chain was gifted to the Basana Barman by her daughter Swapna around seven months ago. Swapna is the first Indian heptathlete to win a gold in Asian Games. Here's more.
No one was arrested yet in the case
The incident occurred on Saturday evening at Noapara locality in Sadar block of Jalpaiguri district when she was going to visit an ailing relative. Two men came on a motorbike from behind and one of them snatched the chain when her two-wheeler was slowing down at the side of the road. After Basana Barman lodged a complaint, Jalpaiguri Superintendent of Police visited her house.
