New Delhi, Apr 16 (IANS): Two people were arrested for attempting to snatch an elderly woman's chain in the national capital, an official said on Saturday.

The accused, identified as Sachin and Chiranjeev, were also previously found involved in several cases of snatching.

DCP Sameer Sharma said a PCR call was received regarding an attempt of snatching of chain of a senior citizen lady.

The woman alleged that she was walking with her husband and when she reached near Miyanwali Nagar, a motorcycle borne man tried to snatch her chain but she fell down and her husband Anil Bansal while chasing the snatcher also fell down.

The elderly couple received minor injuries in the incident.

Accordingly the police registered an FIR under relevant section of the IPC and began probing the incident.

Hundreds of CCTV cameras were examined during the probe which finally helped the police to locate the accused Sachin.

Later both the accused were nabbed and arrested.