Nellore: Police arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with a chain snatching case reported in Pogathota on Monday.
The accused has been identified as Ch. Srinath, a resident of Surayapalem village in Podalakur mandal of Nellore district. According to police officials, Srinath holds a B.Tech degree and was employed as an engineer at a private firm.
Investigations revealed that he allegedly developed a habit of casino gaming, online betting, and gambling, which led to mounting debts. To clear his financial liabilities, Srinath is said to have resorted to criminal activities.
Police stated that he was involved in stealing seven motorcycles and had snatched gold chains at two different locations. Authorities are further probing whether he has links to additional theft cases in the district.
Efforts are underway to recover stolen property and verify his involvement in other offences.
