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

Oct 13, 2025 01:56 pm CST

An Indian woman named Chabi Gupta shares her traumatic experience of having her chain snatched in broad daylight in downtown Chicago. Her emotional video, which includes a conversation with her worried parents in India, has gone viral and sparked discussions about urban safety in the United States compared to Indian cities. The incident highlights growing concerns about street robberies in popular Chicago areas like the Loop and Magnificent Mile.