Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)
Mangaluru, Jun 28: Police from Panambur station here arrested a gang of robbers who had been brandishing swords and sabres at pedestrians and vehicle riders and forcing them to part with money. It is said that the gang usually operated on the road leading to Jokatte from national highway and robbed coolies who saved money for taking it home, vehicle riders, and people who went on that road to distribute periodical salaries to coolies.
Bijin (19), Praveen Anil Monteiro (21) and Marvin (19) from Panjimogaru in the city have been arrested. The policemen said that another accused succeeded in escaping during the raid. It is said that the gang used chilli powder in addition to weapons to rob their victims.
Two motor cycles, two swords, a punch, three cellphones, a rope, and a packet of chilli powder were recovered from them. Investigation is progressing.