Kolkata: A 41-year-old man fell a victim to snatching on Strand Road on Saturday evening. Burrabazar cops registered a case after the victim, Krishnadeo Ray, resident of Nilganj Road in Agarpara, made a statement to cops.
Ray alleged that the incident occurred around 12.30 am, when two miscreants on a bike approached along Strand Road from the north, snatched his cellphone and sped away. As Ray raised an alarm, the accused stopped, and returned, and tried to snatch Ray's wallet. However, they failed in their effort and fled towards Howrah bridge.
Ray has supplied the IMEI numbers to police so that the high-end phone can be traced. No injury was reported.
Cops are checking CCTV footage to try and nab the accused. Sources said two men arrested in recent snatching cases are being questioned in this regard. Residents have sought enhanced police presence on Strand Road on the lines of patrolling arrangements in the Maidan area.