Magh Mela Shock: Female Judge's Gold Chain Snatched with Blade in Prayagraj
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News18•23-01-2026, 09:05
Magh Mela Shock: Female Judge's Gold Chain Snatched with Blade in Prayagraj
- •A woman civil judge, Diksha Taneja, had her gold chain and locket snatched at the Magh Mela in Prayagraj.
- •The incident occurred on January 18 while she was going for a holy dip at the Sangam with her family.
- •Female thieves pushed her in the crowd and used a blade or cutter to snatch the 25-gram chain, causing a minor injury to her neck.
- •The stolen chain, a wedding gift, was valued at approximately 4.50 lakh rupees.
- •An FIR has been registered at Daraganj police station, and police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the culprits; other devotees have also reported thefts at the Mela.
Why It Matters: A female judge's chain was snatched with a blade at Magh Mela, highlighting security concerns amid other thefts.
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