Mohali, Dec. 27 -- Local residents apprehended a snatcher near a wedding resort in the Baltana area on Friday while his accomplice managed to flee. Police identified the victim as Manakshi, 23, who works in a private company. According to the police, Manakshi was standing near a wedding resort when two men arrived on a two-wheeler bearing registration number PB19W5979. One of the men snatched her purse and attempted to escape. Manakshi tried to hold on to the purse, lost her balance and fell on the road. Hearing her cries, people nearby chased the suspects and managed to catch one of them. During questioning, the apprehended man disclosed his name as Roshan Lal, a resident of Zirakpur. His accomplice, identified as Shankar, managed to escape from the spot. Police reached the scene and took Roshan Lal into custody. The victim sustained injuries in the fall and was taken to the civil hospital, Dhakoli, for medical treatment. Based on the victim's complaint, police registered a case under Sections 304, 62 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Roshan Lal and his associate Shankar. Police said efforts are underway to trace and arrest the absconding accused. Further investigation is in progress....