New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday expressed surprise over Congress MP R Sudha's gold chain snatching while she was on her morning walk in Delhi's high-security Chanakyapuri area.

The incident has sparked concern over safety lapses in the capital city, especially given the area's reputation for being secure due to the presence of several embassies and VIP residences.

'Areas near the Embassies where she was walking are usually safe. So, this is surprising...She says that unfortunately, when she approached the Police vehicle there, they didn't respond much. If that is the case with an MP, ordinary women when they go through these things, which is an everyday issue, especially in cities like Delhi...that attentiveness must be there...' Priyanka Gandhi said, speaking to the reporters here.

Earlier in the day, R Sudha, recounting the incident, alleged that there was no safety for women in the country.

She slammed the Delhi government, saying that the incident happened when a woman was serving as the Chief Minister of Delhi.

Speaking to ANI after her gold chain was snatched in Chanakyapuri area of Delhi she said, 'I am still in shock. There is no safety for women in this country...I am thinking about the common women, where will they go?...A woman CM is ruling this state. Where is the safety and security? Had he slit my neck, I would have died on spot.'

The incident reportedly happened when she was out for her routine morning walk in the high-security area of Chanakyapuri, where embassies of various countries are located.

The Lok Sabha MP further said, 'He pulled my chain and tore my clothes. I wanted to fix my clothes, and that is why I was not bothered about my chain. After snatching, he left immediately. I shouted, everybody was there on the road, but nobody was ready to come and help me. That shocked me... I then proceeded to the Tamil Nadu Guest House, I saw a Police patrol with two Police personnel, and we informed them. But the Police didn't react much. They just took our phone numbers and names. They asked me to come down to the Police Station to lodge a complaint.'

She added, 'I then called up my Congress colleague, Manickam Tagore. He sent the Police, and I gave my complaint to them. Priyanka Gandhi took me to the Speaker, and I gave a complaint there also. I also mailed a complaint to the Home Minister. I am waiting for a response. I still have depression and shock.'

Meanwhile, Delhi police have registered a case, and further investigation is underway.(ANI)