A Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra mobile phone, valued at approximately ₹70,000, was snatched by two unidentified men near Memnagar Fire Station on the night of April 9. The incident occurred around 3 am on Navrangpura Public Road, just outside the Dosa Hub eatery, a spot frequented by college-goers.

The victim, Sujal Makwana, a second-year student of Robotics and Automation at L D College of Engineering lodged a formal complaint at the Gujarat University police station. Makwana, who resides at the college boys’ hostel in Navrangpura, stated he was returning from a late-night outing with a friend when the incident occurred.

According to the complaint, two unknown individuals riding a white Activa scooter without a number plate approached Makwana from behind. The pillion rider snatched the mobile phone from his hand and fled towards Darpan Circle at high speed. The assailants are described as being between 20 and 25 years of age, with one wearing a white T-shirt and jeans.

As per police officials, the victim was walking back towards the hostel after dinner and discussing an online course with his friend when the two men came up close and snatched the phone from his hand. They disappeared before he could react. He also submitted a copy of his Aadhaar card and the original bill for the phone as part of the police proceedings.

Police have registered the case under appropriate sections of the BNS for theft and wrongful restraint. An investigation has been launched, and CCTV footage from the surrounding area is being reviewed to identify the suspects.

No arrests were made at the time of filing this report. The Gujarat University police have appealed to the public for any eyewitness accounts or information related to the incident.