Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Chain-Snatching Gang Targets Visakhapatnam, Police Seek Arrests
There has been a series of chain snatchings in Visakhapatnam.
A group of people from Uttar Pradesh are suspected of stealing gold chains from women.
They targeted areas like One Town, Kancharapalem, and Gajuwaka.
The criminals used vehicles to move around and commit the crimes.
Police are investigating the cases, which happened when officers were occupied with other duties.
CCTV footage is being used to find the suspects and arrest them soon.
The total value of the stolen gold is estimated to be about 10 tolas.
A chain-snatching gang has been active in Visakhapatnam.
The gang is from Uttar Pradesh and targeted women.
Seven incidents of chain snatching were reported across the city.
Incidents occurred in One Town, Kancharapalem, and Gajuwaka.
Police are using CCTV footage to identify and arrest the suspects.
- Who
- Chain-snatching gang from Uttar Pradesh
- What
- Chain snatchings across Visakhapatnam
- When
- Recent
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, targeting One Town, Kancharapalem, and Gajuwaka
- Why
- Suspects took advantage of police being busy with Chief Minister arrangements
- Incident Type
- Chain snatching
- Location
- Visakhapatnam
- Number of Incidents
- 7
- Suspects
- Two North Indian men
- Areas Targeted
- One Town, Kancharapalem, Gajuwaka
- Estimated Value
- 10 tolas of gold