Bokaro police on Tuesday arrested two youngsters for committing theft and cash snatching incidents in the area. Police recovered several mobile phones, motorcycle and Rs 65,500 in cash from their possession.
The accused were identified as Sainik Kumar, and Rajiv Yadav. Both of them are residents of Kodda area in Katihar district in Bihar, said Bokaro SP P Murugan. Talking about their modus operandi, Bokaro SP said, "Both have acted in coordination while committing the crime. They also two youths on a bike snatched chains/mobile phones from unsuspecting pedestrians, their aides waited on other two-wheelers and used to fire in air to frighten public, in case they saw any chances of getting caught. Moreover, they used bikes from Bokaro to commit these crimes." With their arrest police claimed to have solved case of loot from a Jaguar jawan namely Rajesh Chaurasia in Bokaro and adjoining areas. "Both of them are in early 20s. They robbed people to fund their lavish lifestyle. They have confessed to be involved in several chain snatching cases, of which we are trying to gather information," said Murugan.
We have also recovered Rs 50,000 from their possession. The money was looted from police jawans, the SP added.