Gujarat plans 7-10 years' imprisonment for chain-snatchers
The Gujarat government plans to move an ordinance recommending punishment of seven to 10 years' imprisonment for chain-snatching. State minister Pradipsinh Jadeja said, "We propose to amend Section 379 of the IPC by adding a few clauses and promulgate an ordinance, which will be sent to the Governor." Presently, chain-snatchers can be imprisoned for up to three years. 