On January 15, 2025, Goa Police successfully apprehended a gang of individuals involved in a series of chain-snatching incidents across the state. The gang had been targeting women and elderly individuals in crowded public areas, snatching chains and fleeing the scene on motorcycles.
Following an intensive investigation, the police identified the suspects and tracked their movements, leading to a series of arrests. The police have recovered several stolen chains, and investigations are ongoing to identify other potential victims and associates of the gang.