Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Chemist Arrested for Snatching After Gambling and Drinking Addiction
A chemist named Lavaraju, who worked in a lab, got into trouble because he liked to bet money online and drink alcohol.
He didn't have enough money for his lifestyle, so he decided to steal.
He snatched gold chains from people on two different trains.
He sold some of the gold and used the money to gamble.
The police caught him and got back gold worth a lot of money.
A chemist was arrested by Government Railway Police (GRP) for snatching offenses.
The suspect, Koruprolu Lavaraju, was addicted to online betting and alcohol.
He committed snatchings on the Simhapuri and Gowthami Express trains.
Lavaraju sold two gold chains and pledged another to fund his habits.
Police recovered 77 grams of gold ornaments worth Rs. 7.70 lakh.
- Who
- Koruprolu Lavaraju, a junior chemist from Andhra Pradesh.
- What
- A junior chemist was arrested for snatching offenses.
- When
- The snatchings occurred on February 26, 2025 and August 2, with arrest on Monday.
- Where
- Secunderabad railway station and trains.
- Why
- He was addicted to online betting and alcohol and needed money.
Suspect's Actions
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Motive
Suspect's Actions
Committed the crimes to acquire funds.
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- Suspect
- Koruprolu Lavaraju
- Profession
- Junior Chemist
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Crimes
- Two snatchings
- Items Recovered
- 77 grams gold ornaments
- Value of Recovered Goods
- Rs. 7.70 lakh
- Addiction
- Online betting and alcohol
