Tirupati police on October 19 arrested a four-member gang involved in chain snatching incidents that targeted lone women in the district. Authorities recovered gold ornaments valued at Rs 57 lakh from the arrested individuals.
The gang was responsible for multiple chain snatching cases across the Tirupati district. They would specifically target women who were alone, following them before committing the thefts.
Acting on specific intelligence, the police launched an investigation and successfully apprehended the gang members. During interrogation, the accused confessed to their involvement in the crimes.
The police have initiated the process to return the recovered gold to its rightful owners. Officials urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police immediately.