Chennai

4 snatchers held in Puzhal and Red Hills

The police arrested three men and a juvenile in Puzhal and Red Hills in connection with two chain snatching incidents.

migrator

Chennai

The Puzhal police arrested Seenu (24) and Angama Rao (30) of Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, for snatching a five-sovereign chain from one Ramalakshmi (35) of Vinayakapuram on February 28. Based on her complaint, the police registered a case and arrested the duo. The chain was recovered from them.


Similarly, the Red Hills police arrested Arunraj (20) of Vyasarpadi and a 17-year-old boy for snatching chain in their jurisdiction on February 6. Mallika (46) of Red Hills was going for walk on Sothupakkam Road when the duo on a motorbike snatched her six sovereigns and fled the spot. Based on her complaint, the Red Hills police registered a case and secured the duo on Wednesday. Since Arun Raja suffered fractures in his bid to escape, he was admitted to Government Stanley Hospital.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

2026 TN elections | Prior nod must for political events in private venues, says Chennai election officer

Chennai: Gold prices surge by Rs 640, silver drops on March 27, 2026

War in Iran sparks global fertiliser shortage, threatens food prices

Government slashes excise duty on petrol to Rs 3/litre, exempts diesel

Parliament panel calls for preserving British-era heritage sites not under ASI ambit