Diglipur | November 11, 2026
An unidentified man allegedly posing as a census official entered a home at Kerlapuram in Diglipur, assaulted a 77-year-old girl and robbed her of a gold chain on November 9, 2026. The accused allegedly pushed the lady to the ground, pressed her mouth and neck to forestall her from elevating an alarm, and threatened to kill her if she made any noise earlier than fleeing with the gold chain.
According to an FIR registered at Diglipur Police Station, the incident passed off at round 2:30 PM when the aged girl was alone at her residence.
The girl had reportedly returned from the lavatory when she seen an unfamiliar man sitting on an ornate chair contained in the drawing room of her home. Surprised to discover a stranger inside, she questioned him about why he had entered the home as a substitute of ready exterior.
In response, the person allegedly launched himself as somebody who had come from an workplace to gather census-related data. He was carrying a folder and likewise enquired whether or not the lady was receiving an old-age pension. When she knowledgeable him that she didn’t need any pension and requested the person to depart, the person reportedly didn’t instantly depart the premises.
The accused subsequently requested the lady for some water, following which she proceeded in direction of the kitchen to fetch it. However, as she was about to depart the drawing room, the person allegedly attacked her from behind and pushed her forcefully.
The girl fell to the bottom after her head struck in opposition to a wall. As she started making noise, the accused allegedly pressed her mouth and neck along with his palms to silence her. He additionally threatened to kill her if she raised an alarm or tried to name for assist.
Taking benefit of the scenario, the accused allegedly grabbed the gold chain worn round her neck and pulled it with pressure. The chain, weighing roughly 20 grams, broke in the course of the incident. The bigger portion of the chain reportedly got here into the accused’s possession, whereas a smaller damaged piece fell to the ground.
After snatching the chain, the accused allegedly fled from the home with the stolen portion, leaving the aged girl injured and mendacity on the ground.
The FIR additional states that the lady sustained accidents in the course of the assault, together with accidents to her physique and the breaking of two tooth. She remained on the ground for a while and was unable to rise up instantly. After managing to assemble herself and get again on her ft, she contacted a member of the family residing close by and knowledgeable them in regards to the incident.
Upon receiving the knowledge, the member of the family reached the residence and subsequently contacted the police.
The injured girl was later taken to the Sub-District Hospital at Diglipur for medical examination and therapy. Her assertion was recorded on the hospital at round 8:00 PM on November 9, 2026, within the presence of a member of the family. The medical examination reportedly famous accidents to her physique and damaged tooth.
Based on the grievance, Diglipur Police registered FIR No. 0088/2026 on November 9, 2026, underneath Sections 204, 309(2), 309(6), 332(b), 333 and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
The accused has been recorded as unidentified within the FIR.
