A Morning Walk Turned Nightmare: Senior Advocate Robbed in Chandigarh
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- March 10, 2026
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74-Year-Old Advocate Attacked, Phone Snatched During Morning Stroll in Chandigarh
A routine morning walk in Chandigarh took a terrifying turn for a 74-year-old advocate when a young assailant snatched his phone near Sector 45, leaving him shaken.
Imagine starting your day, enjoying the quiet morning air, perhaps taking a beloved pet for a stroll. It’s a simple, everyday ritual, isn't it? Well, for a 74-year-old advocate here in Chandigarh, that peaceful Monday morning recently dissolved into a rather distressing ordeal. What should have been a refreshing walk with his dog near the Sector 45 gaushala quickly became a moment of unsettling vulnerability.
Our city, usually a picture of calm, saw a rather brazen act unfold. The victim, Mr. S.C. Arora, a senior advocate, was simply going about his routine. He was, as many of us do, taking his canine companion out when, without much warning, a young man approached him. In a flash, with a sudden, aggressive move, the assailant snatched Mr. Arora’s mobile phone right from his grasp. Just like that, the quiet morning was shattered, replaced by the shock and sudden loss of a personal item.
One can only imagine the immediate shock, the rush of adrenaline mixed with disbelief. Being caught off guard like that, especially at that age, must be truly disorienting. Thankfully, Mr. Arora, despite the scare, managed to report the incident promptly. The police at the Sector 36 station wasted no time in registering a case under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with theft. They’re now actively investigating, sifting through whatever clues they can find to bring the culprit to justice.
This incident, though seemingly small in the grand scheme of things – just a phone, after all – serves as a stark reminder. It highlights the vulnerability many of us feel, particularly our senior citizens, even in familiar surroundings. It’s a situation that makes you pause and think about personal safety, even during the most mundane daily activities. We all hope for a swift resolution and, more importantly, that such unsettling events become a rarity, not a growing concern, in our otherwise serene city.
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