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Chain-Snatching Spree in Anantapur Sparks Resident Panic
Several women in Anantapur were allegedly robbed of their gold chains on Tuesday.
The incidents happened at five different places.
The suspects rode motorcycles and quickly escaped.
CCTV cameras recorded some of the incidents.
One shop owner, K. Lakshmi, reportedly lost a 5-tula gold chain.
Another woman, B. Syamal, said three people pulled away her chain.
Elderly women were also targeted in some areas.
Police are using the camera footage to look for the suspects.
Five chain-snatching incidents were reported at different locations in Anantapur on Tuesday.
CCTV footage showed motorcycle-borne suspects targeting women and fleeing with gold chains.
General store owner K. Lakshmi allegedly lost a 5-tula gold chain in Vadiyampeta.
B. Syamal said three suspects dragged away her chain in Sai Nagar.
Police launched a search for the suspects using available CCTV footage.
- Who
- Motorcycle-borne suspects allegedly targeted women, while police teams searched for them.
- What
- A series of five alleged gold-chain-snatching incidents occurred.
- Where
- Vadiyampeta, Vinayak Nagar, Sai Nagar, Rudrampet Bypass and another location under B.K. Samudram police station limits in Anantapur.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Why
- The incidents triggered panic among residents and concerns over policing lapses; the suspects' motive was not stated.
Key facts
- Reported incidents
- Five chain-snatching incidents
- Date
- Tuesday
- Location
- Anantapur
- Suspects
- Motorcycle-borne persons, including a group of three in reported incidents
- Reported loss
- K. Lakshmi allegedly lost a 5-tula gold chain
- Evidence
- CCTV footage showing suspects targeting women and fleeing
- Police response
- Teams launched a hunt for the suspects
Quotes
B. Syamal
A Sai Nagar resident who said she was targeted by motorcycle-borne chain snatchers
“Within a minute they dragged my chain and escaped”
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