Thane: Woman's Gold Chain Stolen in Shared Auto-rickshaw; Police Warn Citizens

• A senior clerk, Pradnya Magar (58), had her gold chain stolen while traveling in a shared auto-rickshaw in Thane.
• The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 14, near Balkum Naka bus stop, while she was on her way to work.
• A co-passenger, a woman with a child, cleverly removed the diamond-studded gold chain from Magar's neck.
• Magar, who works at the Thane City Police Commissionerate, realized the theft after alighting from the auto-rickshaw.
• A case has been registered at Kapurbawdi Police Station, and police are investigating, urging caution for commuters.

Why It Matters: A gold chain theft in a Thane shared auto-rickshaw prompts police to warn citizens about jewelry safety.