Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai

Mumbai, Feb 13: In a shocking incident highlighting growing safety concerns in the city, a seven-year-old girl was attacked with a blade and robbed of her gold locket in Kandivli East on Thursday afternoon.

The incident took place in Kranti Nagar’s Karnataka Chawl Galli area when the child was on her way to school around 1 pm. According to information received, an unidentified man, who was allegedly lying in wait, stopped the girl and suddenly attacked her with a blade.

Taking advantage of the chaos after the unexpected assault, the accused snatched the gold locket from her neck and fled the scene amid the crowd.

The attack left the minor with a deep injury on her thumb. She was rushed to a nearby hospital where she received treatment. Family members said the child is under severe mental trauma following the incident.

The shocking daylight robbery has triggered fear and anger among residents of the Kandivli area. Parents questioned how children can be sent to school safely if such attacks occur in broad daylight.

The victim’s family approached Kurla Police Station to lodge a complaint. However, they alleged that the police initially did not treat the matter seriously and delayed registering the complaint.

Following outrage from local residents, an FIR has now been registered by Mumbai Police. Police are examining CCTV footage from the area and have launched efforts to trace the accused.

The incident has also raised questions over police patrolling in the locality, with residents demanding immediate arrest of the attacker and stronger security measures to ensure children’s safety.