Kulwinder Mahal
An elderly couple from Sangrur has alleged that unidentified youths sprayed their faces and snatched a gold ring outside a vegetable shop near Bala Ji Hospital in Patiala during daylight hours.
According to the couple, they had travelled to Patiala to visit the hospital for the treatment of a relative when the incident occurred. While standing outside the hospital near a vegetable shop, they were allegedly approached by a group of youths who engaged them in conversation before spraying their faces and removing a gold ring from one of their hands.
The suspects allegedly fled after taking the ring. The incident reportedly falls under the jurisdiction of the Tripuri police station.
The couple also claimed that no police personnel had reached the spot by the time they reported the incident. This allegation could not be independently verified.
The police version, including whether a formal complaint has been registered or an investigation initiated, was not available at the time of writing. The identities of the alleged suspects and the value of the stolen ring remain unknown.
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