Bike mechanic held for snatching elderly woman’s chain in Saidabad

A 34-year-old bike mechanic from Balapur was arrested for allegedly snatching an elderly woman's gold chain near Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple in Saidabad. Police recovered the chain and a motorcycle, together worth Rs 3.5 lakh, from his possession.

Hyderabad: A 34-year-old bike mechanic, allegedly burdened by debts and cricket betting losses, was arrested on Monday for snatching a gold chain from an elderly woman in Saidabad.

The suspect, Mohd Ghouse Pasha alias Ghouse of Balapur, allegedly snatched the woman’s chain on October 26 near Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple on Gaddiannaram Road.

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Police said he tricked the woman into stopping by claiming that a mixer repair shop owner wanted to speak to her before suddenly snatching her chain and fleeing on a motorcycle.

Based on a complaint, the Task Force (Charminar) and Saidabad police arrested him and recovered the gold chain and a bike, altogether worth Rs 3.5 lakh, from him.