Eunuchs rob pregnant woman on pretext of 'blessings'

NEW DELHI: A group of eunuchs robbed a pregnant woman and her husband on Friday when the couple visited their home in Sector 46 area of Gurugram. The accused robbed the couple on the pretext of offering blessings, police said. A case has been registered at Sector 50 police station and a special team has been formed to probe the incident, the police further said.

"We have registered an FIR of robbery under relevant sections of the (Indian Penal Code) IPC and investigation is underway," said Station House Officer Shahid Ahmed.

In the police complaint, the woman said that three eunuchs visited her house and demanded money. She said her husband offered them Rs 2,100 but they demanded Rs 2,1000. When they were negotiating, one of the eunuchs allegedly snatched the wallet from her husband and fled.

Another accused tried to allegedly snatch the woman's gold chain, however, she managed to prevent it and raised an alarm, she said.