Two chain snatchers held

Two alleged chain snatchers were arrested from the Vaishali area here and four gold chains seized from their possession today.

Acting on a tip off, Naushad and Imran, both residents of Sahibabad, were arrested during checking of vehicles, a senior police official said.

The accused were active in Indirapuram, Vaishali, Vijay Nagar, Kavi Nagar, Siyani Gate areas of the district, he said.

Two knives were also recovered from them, the official added.