Guwahati, 12 October (HS): Basistha Police have arrested two alleged chain snatchers, identified as Prashanta Bora alias Mela and Rahul Das, in connection with incidents of chain snatching reported in Guwahati on Monday.

According to reports, the two accused allegedly snatched a gold chain from a woman's neck and dragged her for nearly 100 metres during the incident. The cases were reported from Beharbari and Kahilipara areas on October 5.

Following an investigation, Basistha Police apprehended the two accused and recovered several items suspected to be linked to their criminal activities. The seized items include a mobile phone, a stolen scooter and materials allegedly used in the commission of the crimes.

The arrests are expected to help investigators probe the incidents further and ascertain whether the accused were involved in other similar cases in the city. Police are continuing their investigation into the matter.-------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash