India, Jan. 8 -- In an incident that has sent shockwaves through the Mehjoor Nagar area of Srinagar's uptown, a septuagenarian woman was injured after two unidentified youth allegedly pulled her gold earrings inside her home.

According to the victim, the incident occurred during the daytime when she was alone and resting on a chair inside her house. She said the two youth entered the house, greeted her politely, and asked for a glass of water. Before she could bring the water, they enquired about the presence of other family members. When she told them that no one else was at home, the duo suddenly pulled her gold earrings and fled from the spot.

The woman sustained injuries to her ears during the act. After the assailants escaped, she ...