The Central Crime Branch (CCB) sleuths nabbed two youths who were allegedly involved in chain snatching incidents. One of them was gym instructor while the other used to sell spectacles, police said on Thursday.
According to police the accused were identified as Zafar Ali (19) resident of Irani Dera and Deepak Rai (21) of Denteshwari Chowk Pandri. They were arrested near Nakoda Jewellers, while the duo was trying to sell gold chains on a throwaway price.
Three gold-silver chains and a bike used in executing the crime were also seized from their possession. Notably few days back two chain snatching incidents had happened same day in Samta Colony and Transit Hostel area.
Taking the incident seriously investigation was handed over to CCB. Based on the CCTV camera footages, descriptions provided by victims and other evidences the accused have been identified, Inspector Sanjay Singh from CCB informed.
The accused had attempted about half-dozen snatchings at different spots however they could not succeed, Inspector Singh said adding the accused used to target single woman going on morning walk.
They have been booked under relevant Sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC).