Bhopal College Student’s Phone Snatched By Bike-Borne Duo, Suspects Use Kerosene-Like Smoke To Flee

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): On September 29, a college student named Muskan Verma, 20, had her mobile phone stolen by two bike-riding criminals in the Piplani area. The suspects used a kerosene-smoke spray when Muskan attempted to halt their escape, making it impossible for her to note down the motorcycle's registration plate number, according to police.

At around 5:30 pm, Muskan, a resident of Sonagiri and a private college student, was returning home on her scooter near the road opposite Hakim Hotel. As she was on the phone, two youths on a motorcycle approached her. The passenger, whose face was hidden by an orange scarf, snatched Muskan's phone. When Muskan tried to grab his hand, he released the kerosene-like smoke, obscuring her vision and allowing the duo to flee towards Khajuri Road.

The student initially reported the incident to the local police station, but her complaint was not taken seriously. She then approached the ACP's office, leading to the registration of a case against unidentified individuals three days later. Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the area to identify and locate the suspects.