Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (TP)
Udupi, Apr 3: Santhosh (29), a resident of Saralebettu, Manipal, has been arrested by Manipal police in connection with a gold chain snatching incident.
The incident occurred on March 29 when the complainant was returning home after work. Near a private college in Manipal, the accused allegedly followed her, grabbed her neck, and forcibly snatched a 45-gram gold chain. A complaint was subsequently filed at Manipal police station, and a case was registered.
A police team comprising inspector Devaraj T V, ASI Vivek, head constable Prasanna, and constables Manjunath and Raviraj apprehended the accused on April 3 with the assistance of a dog squad.
The stolen gold chain, valued at approximately Rs 3.5 lac, has been recovered. The accused has been remanded to judicial custody for further proceedings.