Iranian nationals pose as poll officers at Mambalam, ‘seize’ cash

Following complaints that a few non-Tamil speaking men snatch money and jewels in the guise of checking the vehicles, Mambalam police have registered a case and are searching the criminals. When inquired why they were conducting searches in T Nagar far away from RK Nagar, where the by-poll is set to take place, the men reportedly told the victims that checks are being conducted across the city. 

The movement of Iranian gang in Chennai was last reported in May this year when the managed to get away with 40 sovereigns in one day.