In a breakthrough investigation into a chain-snatching incident, the Nandini Layout police successfully apprehended two repeat offenders and seized gold valuables totaling 113 grams, worth Rs8.55 lakh.
The arrested individuals, identified as 40-year-old Vasantharaju from Bhadravati and 27-year-old Atiqullah from Shivamogga, were involved in a robbery on October 11. The victim, Mangala, a homemaker residing in Shankar Nagar, was performing bhajans at the Ganesha temple when the duo snatched part of her gold chain through a window. Although Mangala attempted to resist by holding onto the chain, the criminals managed to escape with 20 grams of her 70-gram chain.
The police action has led to the recovery of valuable gold, and further investigations into the case are underway.
