Israeli tourist injured in bag snatching incident in Amritsar

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 26, 2024, 08:48 IST

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An Israeli tourist sustained injuries during a snatching incident in Amritsar, Punjab, while heading to the Attari border. The tourist fell from an autorickshaw when three motorcyclists tried to steal his fanny pack. The suspects escaped with the bag. An FIR has been filed, and authorities are currently investigating the case.

Israeli tourist injured in bag snatching incident in Amritsar

AMRITSAR: An Israeli tourist traveling to Attari border to watch the retreat ceremony was injured in a snatching incident in Amritsar, Punjab, on Wednesday night, according to police reports.
The incident took place while the tourist was riding in an autorickshaw, when three individuals on a motorcycle approached. They attempted to snatch the victim's fanny pack, causing the tourist to fall out of the vehicle and the snatchers managed to escape with the stolen bag.

“I drove with the guy in my hostel to see the borders.While we were driving, a motorcycle passed by and tried to steal my fanny pack. When they pulled it, I fell down during the drive and they managed to steal (the bag),” the victim said.
An FIR has been registered, and authorities have launched an investigation into the matter.

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