The Hindu·1 min read
Two chain-snatchers from Tamil Nadu arrested in Chittoor, stolen jewellery worth ₹9 lakh recovered
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The Hindu Bureau
The Chittoor district police on Friday (September 25, 2026) arrested two inter-state chain-snatchers, solved three cases, and recovered 64 grams of gold jewellery worth about ₹9 lakh along with a two-wheeler.
Addressing the media, Deputy SP (Chittoor) J. Venkatanarayana said that the accused were identified as M. Murugan alias Ramu (52) of Tiruvallur and K. Babu (43) of Gummidipoondi in Tamil Nadu. Murugan is a habitual offender with 16 property cases against him.
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