Thalaghattapura police arrest chain-snatcher within 24 hours, recover ₹2.5 lakh worth gold chain
The Thalaghattapura police swiftly apprehended a suspect within 24 hours of a chain-snatching incident, recovering a valuable gold chain and an iPhone. The accused, Santosh, a 32-year-old autorickshaw driver from J.P. Nagar 7th Phase, was identified following a thorough investigation. The theft occurred on Saturday morning when the victim, cleaning outside her home, encountered the suspect requesting directions to a temple.
The suspect allegedly snatched the gold chain and fled. The police registered a case and launched an immediate investigation, leading to the arrest of Santosh within 24 hours. During questioning, the gold chain, valued at around ₹2.5 lakh, was recovered, along with an iPhone allegedly stolen in a separate incident.
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