In a display of public vigilance, residents in Purnia, Bihar, successfully apprehended a mobile phone snatcher who was attempting to flee after robbing a passenger in a shared auto (toto). The incident occurred in the Madhubani TOP area of Purnia. The perpetrator snatched a mobile phone from a toto passenger and tried to escape, but alert locals immediately gave chase and managed to catch him.

Upon being caught, the angry crowd reportedly thrashed the suspect before handing him over to the Madhubani TOP police. Authorities are currently interrogating the arrested individual to gather information about his accomplices and other potential crimes. It is believed that another accomplice was involved in the incident and managed to escape from the scene. Police have launched an investigation and are conducting raids to locate the absconding second suspect.

This incident highlights the growing concern among residents regarding the increase in snatching incidents in Purnia. Locals have urged the police administration to take stricter action against criminals and intensify patrolling to curb such activities. The police have assured the public that they are committed to maintaining law and order and will continue their efforts to apprehend criminals.