'Life more worthier than necklace'; sceptical take on Aswathy's daring act

On Sunday, Pothencode native Aswathy made a daring act after she stopped a chain snatcher, trying to flee in his bike. The culprit fell from his bike after Aswathy grabbed his shirt. She also suffered injuries when she fell on the road in the melee.

Locals rushed to the scene and later handed the thief to police. Chanthavila native Anilkumar (42) was arrested for the crime by Kazhakoottam police.

However, Muralee Thummarukudy, Director of the G20 Global Land Initiative Coordination Office of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification and a famous internet personality, was least enthused by the daring act from Aswathy. He warned about the dangers hidden in such responses which could be life-threatening.

Muralee Thummarukudy:

” If someone comes to snatch our necklace or purse, our natural reaction is to fight them. Many mistake this for a strong response and in truth it is not. Thieves mostly select the spot where they want to snatch others' items. They may also set up reinforcements to help them out in case of any danger. Getting rounded by locals is the last thing they want.

However, for the victim, the incident will happen during the most unexpected of times. This will be shattering for them, and they fight back. The thieves in normal conditions would try to escape by opting for brutal violence. This can even leave the victims dead.

The urge to fight back is mechanical. However, people need to show a little perseverance. It is better to note down the vehicle used by the culprit and file a police complaint. There are chances that your stolen goods will be recovered. If not, be happy that your life is safe, without getting mired in any skirmishes.

Life is more worthier than any necklace.