Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh): Two pickpockets attempted to steal from the crowd gathered to welcome Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav in MP's Gwalior. The incident took place in front of the BJP office while the Chief Minister was en route to attend a Rotary Club mega health camp.
As the crowd swelled, the two thieves took advantage of the rush and tried to pick pockets. However, they were soon caught in the act. Upon realizing the theft, the gathered leaders and locals immediately apprehended the culprits and thrashed them on the spot.
According to information, the Chief Minister was on his way to a Rotary Club from the BJP Office, where people were gathering around to see him off. While taking advantage of the crowd two pickpockets attempted to steal from people, but were caught immediately by the mob. The furious crowd took things in their own hand and beat them up before handing them to the cops. Due to the commotion caused, the CM's convoy was halted for next few minutes.
Police urged people to not take the law in their own hands
The video of this incident is going viral on social media, people in the video can be seen grabbing the thieves while they were stealing and beat them up rigorously. After the incident, the local police appealed to the people not to take the law into their hands and have started action against the two accused.
