A surge in mobile phone and gold chain snatching cases has left the residents of Mumbai on edge, particularly in North Mumbai. In the past few days, multiple incidents have been reported, with three chain snatchings occurring just on Monday in Dahisar, Samta Nagar, and Dindoshi of Zone 12. Additionally, a similar incident was reported last week in Goregaon, Zone 11.

The Goregaon police, recognizing the gravity of the situation, have intensified their investigation efforts. Their swift action has led to the arrest of a professional snatcher identified as Rishikesh Prakash Dalvi, alias Babu Kalya, a 23-year-old resident of Ambedkar Chowk, Bhagat Singh Nagar 2, Bangur Nagar, and Goregaon West. Dalvi has more than nine previous records of snatching, theft, and burglary.