Hyderabad: RC Puram Police, along with the CCS Madhapur Zone team, arrested a 31-year-old man for snatching a gold chain from a female engineering student in Ramachandrapuram on October 27.
The accused, Syed Abdulla of Shanthi Nagar, Sangareddy, allegedly targeted the student while she was returning from Diamond Point. During the attack, he injured her neck while fleeing with her gold chain.
Using CCTV footage, police swiftly identified and arrested the accused. They recovered the stolen chain along with the two-wheeler used in the crime. Police said Abdulla, who worked in real estate, turned to robbery in a bid for quick cash.
DCP Madhapur Zone Mrs. Ritiraj praised the RC Puram and CCS teams for their prompt response. She urged citizens, particularly women, to remain alert and report any suspicious behaviour without delay.