AIIMS Bhopal: Masked man snatches mangalsutra inside lift, video goes viral

Bhopal: In a shocking incident at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal, a woman employee was allegedly targeted in a chain snatching inside a lift on the hospital campus, raising concerns over security arrangements at the premier medical institute.

The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday in a lift located behind the blood bank, but came to light on Monday after CCTV footage of the crime surfaced.

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After the snatching, the victim remained seated near the lift area, crying for nearly ten minutes before a security guard on routine rounds noticed her and informed senior officials. The victim later submitted a written complaint at the Bagsewania police station. However, as of Monday evening, an FIR had not been formally registered, sources said, reports Dainik Jagran.

Notably, there was no security guard present in the lift area at the time of the incident.

As per TOI, due to the Sunday holiday and Republic Day on January 26, patient footfall in the hospital was low. Preliminary investigation suggested that the accused fled the campus through the IPD gate after the incident. The accused was yet to be identified.

While incidents of theft have been reported earlier at AIIMS Bhopal, this is said to be the first case of chain snatching, sparking concern among hospital staff and visitors.

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