Overview
- The attempt occurred around 5 pm on January 8 inside a lift at La Residentia in Greater Noida West, where an elderly resident, Bharti Jani, shouted for help and the assailant fled.
- CCTV footage of the incident went viral on social media and is being reviewed by investigators to trace the man seen wearing a full-face helmet.
- Bisrakh police registered a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions for snatching and attempt to commit an offence.
- Assistant Commissioner of Police Diksha Singh said investigators have a lead on the suspect's identity and expect to arrest him soon.
- Residents allege security lapses at the gated society, noting no guard was present and citing a motorcycle theft reported earlier in the week, while the victim's family says she was left traumatised.