Srinagar Criminals targeted a pregnant lady this time in Magam area of Central Kashmir, chopped off her braid and before escaping snatched her gold chain as well.
Reports said that two unidentified criminals masquerading as beggars entered into the house of one Munir Hussain at Mulbuchhan village.
Witnesses said that while finding the lady alone in the house, they sprayed some chemicals on her face as a result she lost consciousness. The criminals not only stole her golden chain but also chopped off her braid, they said.
The incident created panic in the village.
Another braid chopping incident occurred at Laddi village of Shopian district in South Kashmir. The victim was identified as Sabi Jan daughter of Reyaz Ahmed.
The unabated braid chopping incidents have spread fear across Kashmir while police has utterly failed to crack a single case so far.
Govt trying its best, says Mehbooba Mufti
Jammu and Kashmir government is trying its best to find the truth behind braid chopping cases in the state, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said on Monday.
We are trying our best to crack the case and bring those involved [in braid chopping] to book, said Mehbooba while talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function at Dal lake in Srinagar.
She said a team of doctors is meeting the victims to help in the investigation.
Authorities have so far been clueless, even as the government has announced a reward of Rs six lakh on information leading to arrest of braid choppers.
Dozens of incidents have been reported from various parts of the Valley, spooking the people, especially women.
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