Gang of six nabbed for chain snatching in Cyberabad

A six-member gang including two juvenile boys, who allegedly committed 25 chain snatching offences in Cyberabad police commissionerate limits, were arrested by the police on Tuesday. Police said CCTV footage has helped nab them.

Madhapur Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Vishwa Prasad said in the wake of sudden increase in the chain snatching offences in Madhapur zone, special teams were formed to nab the accused.



While the efforts are on, CCTVs footage of chain snatching at Vasanthnagar on November 11, was collected, and the special team spotted two accused in the same place and nabbed them.

“When the special team tried to intercept the offenders who were on the bike, they attempted to escape. Meanwhile, Sub-Inspector Tirupati and his team reached the spot and chased the offenders and nabbed them,” said Vishwa Prasad.