Panchkula, Dec. 30 -- In a swift action, three snatching accused were caught within two hours of allegedly committing the crime in Panchkula, the police said on Monday. According to the police, the three accused targeted an elderly woman by taking advantage of the heavy crowd during a Nagar Kirtan (religious procession).

According to the details, a 60-year-old woman from Dera Bassi was visiting her brother's house in Sector 4, on December 28. While she was attending the Nagar Kirtan, three youths targeted her amidst the massive gathering, snatched the gold earrings from her ears, and managed to flee the spot.

Upon receiving the victim's complaint, a case was registered at the Sector 5 police station, and an investigation was launched. T...