The Government Railway Police (GRP) at Mambalam station arrested 21-year-old ‘Guindy’ Karthik on Monday for his involvement in several thefts on suburban trains. Karthik, who had seven theft cases pending against him, was apprehended after a tip-off led the GRP to St. Thomas Mount railway station.
Karthik allegedly used children to rob commuters on crowded suburban trains and extorted money from migrant laborers at railway stations through threats and physical assault. The GRP is continuing its investigation into the matter.