Bhubaneswar, Oct 6: A chain snatching incident was reported at Acharya Vihar here on Tuesday. The victim, a woman, was riding a scooter in the area, when bike-borne miscreants came from behind, snatched her gold chain and fled the scene.

The woman sustained injuries in the incident and was admitted to a hospital here. Police have started an investigation after receiving a formal complaint by the victim.

The incident, however, has raised questions on the efficiency of police to curb incidents of snatching in busy market areas.