Swift police action in Greater Noida thwarted a brazen chain snatching bid inside a residential elevator, leaving the criminal nursing bullet wounds. The midnight drama highlighted both criminal audacity and law enforcement efficiency.
Reports indicate the crime unfolded in a 12-storey tower in Jaypee Greens. The assailant, disguised in security uniform, trapped 45-year-old resident Meera Devi between floors 7 and 8. Her fierce struggle and continuous pressing of the alarm button summoned immediate help.
The Special Task Force, already on high alert after recent similar incidents, converged rapidly. During the 20-minute negotiation, the suspect threatened self-harm and attacked with pepper spray. Senior officer authorized controlled firing, striking non-fatally in the thigh area.
Forensic teams later uncovered the gang’s operational base in nearby Bisrakh village, arresting two accomplices. Seized items included 15 gold chains, melting equipment, and fake IDs. The mastermind admitted targeting lifts for their CCTV blind spots and isolated nature.
District authorities revealed a 40% spike in elevator crimes prompting this zero-tolerance crackdown. Victim support programs and self-defense workshops announced for women. The encounter reinforces Greater Noida’s reputation as a safe urban hub through proactive policing.