Mohali, March 2 -- A 54-year-old woman foiled a knife-point robbery bid by two scooter-borne men by fighting back. Acting swiftly, she prevented the duo from fleeing with her gold earrings. Police were alerted, reached the spot on time, and apprehended the accused.

The incident occurred near PNB Bank in Bhabat, Zirakpur, late Friday night, when Dhanna Devi, an anganwadi school helper and resident of Shiva Enclave, was returning home. According to her complaint, two young men riding an Activa scooter approached her near the bank.

Police said the pillion rider allegedly pulled out a knife, held it to her neck and threatened to kill her if she did not hand over her gold earrings. The driver, who was wearing a mask, got off the scooter and ...