Updated On: 12 January, 2026 01:24 PM IST | Tarun Verma
A habitual offender in Mumbai allegedly used Sunny Deol’s “Sorry bol” dialogue to distract pedestrians and snatch gold chains on busy streets. (Illustrations: Uday Mohite)

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The accused targets pedestrians at random crowded streets, intentionally getting close to unsuspecting individuals to provoke an interaction and create a moment for confrontation. ILLUSTRATION/UDAY MOHITE
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He deliberately bumped into the victim sparking an argument, repeatedly shouting “sorry bol,” then blocking their way and using threatening gestures to keep the victim distracted during the confrontation

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Using confusion and fear during staged altercations, the accused, Sadik Mohammed Akhtar Khan snatched the victims’ gold chain then vanished into crowded lanes
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The brazen operandi came to a dramatic end with the Kasturba Marg Police arresting the Bhiwandi resident, Sadik Khan

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The 36 year old who has over 25 criminal cases across Mumbai and Thane, was earlier jailed under MCOCA and is suspected to be linked to multiple chain-snatching cases. (Pic/By Special Arrangement)
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Investigators are now probing whether Khan used the same methods in other cases and are trying to recover additional stolen property. Representational Image