Goemkarponn Desk
MAPUSA: In a heartbreaking story of deceit and treachery, an elderly woman’s ordinary trip to Moira to buy vegetables escalated into a terrifying experience that cost her her prized mangalsutra, which was worth Rs 1.5 lakh.
Vinanti Parab, a sixty-three-year-old woman, was the victim of two people riding a motorcycle and posing as police officers.
They approached Parab with a made-up story, saying they were on special duty and alerting her to alleged chain-snatching incidents that were allegedly occurring in the area, taking advantage of her trust and vulnerability.
In a cruel turn of events, the gullible Parab obeyed their orders, taking off her mangalsutra as directed and giving it to the assailants.
Before giving the priceless ornament back to her, the imposters allegedly wrapped it in a piece of paper under the pretense of protecting her valuables.
Sadly, when Parab opened the package in the safety of her home, she was met with heartbreaking news: inside the paper’s creases, she had not found her precious mangalsutra, but rather worthless stones.
As the extent of the betrayal became apparent to her, she was devastated and inconsolable.
At first, Parab and her family decided not to notify the Mapusa police about the incident, even though they were in pain and felt violated.
But when a similar fraud happened under the Agassaim police station’s jurisdiction, the seriousness of the situation became evident, leading Parab’s family to come forward and demand justice.
Consequently, a formal complaint detailing the deceitful actions of the unidentified perpetrators was filed with the Mapusa police on May 15.
This tragic event serves as a sharp reminder of how easily elderly people can fall victim to dishonest strategies and the urgent need for increased awareness and vigilance in local communities.
