'Guards' rob stroller in garden.Byline: MANDEEP SINGH For the fictional global crime syndicate, see . Singh is a Sanskrit word meaning "lion". It is used as a common surname and middle name in North India by many communities, especially by the Sikhs and the Rajputs. POLICE are hunting up to four apparent security guards who allegedly attacked and robbed an Indian man in Manama, stealing his wedding ring and a gold chain. The victim, in his 30s, was set upon as he took a stroll inside Salmaniya Water Garden at around 11pm on Monday. He was said to have been beaten up and thrown to the ground before being robbed. Police said they received a complaint in the early hours of Tuesday and sent a patrol car to the area. "The victim was brought to Naim Police Station and his statement was recorded," sources told the GDN GDN Garden (postal suffix) GDN Gdansk, Poland - Rebiechowo (Airport Code) GDN Global Data Network GDN Goods Dispatch Note GDN Global Disaster Network (Yahoo group) . It is believed at least three men were involved in the attack. "We are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a white Nissan Patrol The Nissan Patrol is a Four wheel drive vehicle manufactured by Nissan in Japan since 1950. The car is available in Australia, New Zealand, Central America, South America, South Africa, Western Europe, and the Middle East and it is in direct competition with the Toyota Land Cruiser. in which they reportedly escaped after the attack," sources added. The Keralite, who works at an information technology company in Budaiya, said he and a friend were regulars at the water garden where they meet daily for a walk. "We had agreed to meet there as usual when these men accosted ac·cost tr.v. ac·cost·ed, ac·cost·ing, ac·costs 1. To approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request. 2. To solicit for sex. me and started asking questions," said the Ghufool resident, who wished to remain anonymous. "They then suddenly attacked me and threw me to the ground. They took away my wedding ring and a gold chain." He said as the men were making their getaway, his friend arrived and reported the same people had tried to attack him as well. "He ran away to save himself but they caught me," said the victim, who said another of his friends arrived at the scene to help. "As we were leaving the garden, we saw the same men changing into security guard uniforms near the gate. "When they saw us, they hurriedly hur·ried adj. 1. a. Moving or acting rapidly. b. Required to move or act more rapidly; rushed. 2. Done in great haste: a hurried tour. got into a white car and escaped. Another man, possibly their accomplice accomplice: see accessory. , got into a red car parked inside the garden and made his getaway." The victim said he and his friends were convinced the attackers were security guards. "We have given our statement to the police and the Public Prosecution and they have told us they are investigating." However, an Interior Ministry official told the GDN it was too early to say who may have been responsible for the robbery. "We are investigating the matter," they said. mandeep@gdn.com.bh Copyright 2009 Gulf Daily News Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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