Indian Woman's Emotional Account of Chain Snatching in Downtown Chicago Raises Safety Concerns

Chabi Gupta, an Indian woman living in Chicago, recently shared a distressing video on social media platforms documenting her experience of being a victim of chain snatching.

The viral video has raised significant concerns about public safety in urban American settings and has deeply affected Chabi's family back in India.

In her emotional social media post, Chabi displayed the broken remnants of her chain as evidence of the incident. She also included a heart-wrenching video call with her mother, where she appears visibly shaken and upset.

During their conversation, her mother mentioned that Chabi's father was so troubled by the news that he remained sleepless throughout the night. The mother poignantly observed, "This type of incident never took place in Ranchi, Patna, or Bengaluru or wherever you stayed."

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In her post caption, Chabi expressed her disbelief at the situation: "Can't believe it happened. Got my chain snatched in downtown Chicago - broad daylight, crowded street. For a second, I froze. Then it hit me how real this city can get."

She offered practical safety advice for others in the area, recommending that people secure their valuables, remain vigilant of their surroundings, and attempt to travel in groups whenever possible.

Chabi also noted the increasing trend of such crimes, stating, "Chicago's seen a spike in street robberies and chain snatching lately, especially around the Loop and Magnificent Mile."

The video sparked considerable discussion online about safety conditions in developed nations like the United States. One social media user commented, "Conclusion: US has higher crime rate than India," while another observed, "This is what happens in democratically trans cities."

Other users shared their own experiences, with one person noting, "First time I was ever robbed was in USA," and another adding, "Be safe out there! Glad you still have your chain. I live in Norcal and house break incidents are common here."