New Delhi [India], August 6 : The Delhi Police have solved the case of the gold chain snatching of Tamil Nadu MP R Sudha in Chanakyapuri, arresting one accused person, officials said on Wednesday. The stolen item has been recovered too.
After the Delhi Police posted about the case being solved on X, Congress MP from Tamil Nadu, R Sudha expressed gratitude for the arrest of the accused, but also hoped that the "common man gets the same treatment."
"The case of snatching of chain of Hon'ble Member of Parliament has been solved. The accused has been arrested and the chain has been recovered. More details shall be shared in due course," Delhi Police posted on X.
Reacting to the update, the MP told ANI outside Parliament, "I am happy and thank Delhi Police, especially DCP, Commissioner. This is not a one case, there are so many pending cases like this. The police arrested the accused. I hope every common man gets the same treatment, same action."
On August 4, when MP R Sudha, along with another MP Rajathi were walking near Gates 3 and 4 of the Polish Embassy, a man wearing a full helmet, riding a two-wheeler, approached them from the opposite direction and snatched the gold chain before fleeing the spot.
The Parliamentarian had written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, recounting the attack which took place between 6:15 am and 6:20 a.m on Monday.
Earlier on Monday, the Congress MP, while recounting her chain-snatching incident, alleged that there is no safety for women in this country.
She slammed the Delhi government, saying that the incident happened when a woman was serving as the Chief Minister.
"I am still in shock. There is no safety for women in this country. I am thinking about the common women, where will they go? A woman CM is ruling this state. Where is the safety and security? Had he slit my neck, I would have died on spot," the MP told ANI.
On the same day, party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also expressed surprise over the incident.
The incident had sparked concern over safety lapses in the capital city, especially given the area's reputation for being secure due to the presence of several embassies and VIP residences.