Gang of chain-snatchers busted, four held

The police today claimed to have busted an inter-state gang of chain-snatchers by arresting four persons including three women here.
Police recovered 25 gold chains and other jewellery items worth around Rs 15 lakh from them.
"On a tip off, we busted the gang and recovered 25 gold chains ('mangalsutras') along with some jewellery items, collectively worth around Rs 15 lakh, and a car," Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police HC Mishra said.
The accused are identified as Rukmani Shakte (25), Sonam Shakte (19), Sarita Hatawale (36), and Subhash Pal (36).
Explaining the modus operandi, the officer said the members of the gang used to target women at crowded places like fairs, markets, and near places of worship. "After committing the crime, they will get mingled with crowd. They used special tools to cut necklaces," he added.

As per the preliminary investigation, the gang was involved in several incidents of chain-snatching in states of Rajasthan and Maharashtra, apart from Madhya Pradesh.
He said further investigation is on in the case.