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SHi so guys 2 days back my bua and mom went to a religious function nearby and then during prasad distribution my mom’s and bua’s gold chain got snatched.We went to the police and filed the FIR the same day .For the last 2 days we were going to the function again to see if we could find something.Today there was this guy and his sister who during prasad were pushing people the same way that happened that day and also many people saw them wrap and try something with many ladies necks .We went to him and asked for his number,he straight away ran and said he doesn’t have a phone.We caught him and we discovered he infact does have a phone ,then his sister and mother came from nowhere claiming they hadn’t stolen the chain when we didn’t even say anything,then police took them as suspect,they are saying a few things but then again reverting back and getting entangled in their own words .My buas husband died due to suicide and she wore it for the first time that too to bhagwat puja and it’s unbearable pain for her as this was her jewellery from marriage.we want to legally punish the people and recover the bangles or money.
We have lots of eyes witnesses who claimed that they were doing the same thing and also that even after organisers warning they did the same and etc etc .
We are class A officers in defence and want to know how we can recover the amount or do something legally
Please help
Any advice is valuable
The worth of chains was 3.5 L -
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Breal emotional blow when something with that kind of personal significance is taken.
1. **FIR and Investigation**: You’ve already filed an FIR, which is good. Now, you need to keep following up with the police. It sounds like you’ve already caught the thief in the act, and the witnesses are backing you up. That’s solid proof. The police can use that, but you need to stay on top of it. Make sure the investigation is progressing. If they’re stalling or not taking it seriously, remind them that you’re officers in the defence, and they can’t mess around with you.
2. **Evidence from the witnesses**: You’ve got eyewitnesses, which is huge. Make sure their statements are recorded properly and get those people to give clear, concise accounts of what they saw. It’ll strengthen your case. The fact that these thieves were doing the same thing again, even after being warned, works in your favor – it shows a pattern of criminal activity.
3. **Legal action against the thief**: These people can be charged with theft, and since you’ve got evidence of their involvement, the law should be on your side. If the gold chains are recovered, they can be returned to you, or you can push for compensation if they can’t be found. Your lawyer will help in pushing for a charge of theft or snatching, and the criminal intent behind it.
4. **Civil Suit for Recovery**: You mentioned wanting to recover the value of the gold chains (3.5 lakh). This can be done through a **civil suit** if the chains aren’t recovered. In a civil suit, you can demand the amount equivalent to the value of the stolen property. The criminal case and the civil suit can run side-by-side.
5. **Follow Up with Police**: Stay persistent with the police. If they’re dragging their feet, escalate it. Go to the higher-ups if needed, and make sure they understand how serious this is. You’ve already caught the guy and his family acting suspiciously – don’t let them slip away. If you feel like the police aren’t doing enough, you can approach a lawyer and file a petition in the court for a more thorough investigation.
6. **Court and Compensation**: If the police don’t get the results you want, you can file a complaint in court for the recovery of your lost property or compensation for the value. You’ll need a lawyer to help you here, but with the evidence you’ve got, you’ve got a strong case. Court cases can take time, but if you stay aggressive, you’ll get justice.
Keep the pressure on the police, make sure the witnesses are on board, and talk to a lawyer about filing a civil suit for recovery. You’re in a strong position with your background and the evidence, so just make sure you don’t let this get buried under bureaucracy.
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