Motorcycle-borne gang snatches gold from trader in Chala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM The Thiruvananthapuram City Police have intensified the probe into the alleged theft of a significant quantity of gold allegedly snatched from a jewellery trader in Chala late Thursday. The robbery took place shortly after the trader closed his jewellery shop for the day around 10.30 p.m. The owner, Nandakumar, was travelling towards his home in Valiyasala on his scooter when two men on a motorcycle allegedly intercepted him at Sabapathy Kovil Street and snatched his bag containing the gold before fleeing the scene. While CCTV footage also indicated the possibility of the involvement of another person on another motorcycle that passed by the area around the same time, the police are yet to ascertain whether the motorist is a participant in the crime. However, there are conflicting statements regarding the quantity of gold stolen.