Robbery attempt foiled: Drunkard held for snatching phone from woman inspector of fisheries dept in CIT Nagar

The incident occurred in the CIT Nagar area of Saidapet, when the victim, Amala, a person with disability and working in the fisheries department, was sipping tea at a shop.

DTNEXT Bureau

Updated:20th Aug, 2024 at 10:01 AM

CHENNAI: A drunkard's attempt to rob a woman inspector of the fisheries department was thwarted by the quick response of the police.

The incident occurred in the CIT Nagar area of Saidapet, when the victim, Amala, a person with disability and working in the fisheries department, was sipping tea at a shop.

The drunkard, identified as Sadik Basha (22), snatched her phone and tried to flee.

However, the police chased him down and arrested him, recovering a knife from his possession.

The swift action of the police prevented what could have been a more serious crime.

Robbery attempt foiled: Drunkard held for snatching phone from woman inspector of fisheries dept in CIT Nagar

The incident occurred in the CIT Nagar area of Saidapet, when the victim, Amala, a person with disability and working in the fisheries department, was sipping tea at a shop.

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