The Miyapur police have arrested two persons in connection with a chain snatching incident reported in its limits.
The accused have been identified as 30-year-old Abhay Kumar Dhubey, a resident of Pipeline Road, Miyapur, originally from Sant Ravidas Nagar in Uttar Pradesh, and 18-year-old Akash Kumar Rajak, also a resident of Pipeline Road, originally from Giridih district in Jharkhand.
According to the police, a 36-year-old housewife from Ramayampet village in Medak district filed a complaint on February 26 at around 3 pm, stating that she had come to Miyapur on February 25 morning to meet her daughter, who studies at Vashista Junior College. On her way back between 2:35 and 2:45 pm in the afternoon, as she was walking towards Miyapur bus stand, two unknown persons approached her from behind on a motorcycle and snatched her mangalsutra weighing about 70 grams before fleeing.
Police said about 10 grams of the gold chain was forcibly taken away while the remaining 60 grams got entangled in her saree and remained with her. The complainant stated that she would be able to identify the perpetrator if she were produced.
Based on the available traces and technical evidence, including tracing the registration plate of the motorcycle used in the offense, the police officers identified the accused and secured them at their place of residence.
Investigators said the accused worked as food delivery workers and allegedly targeted women who appeared to be alone while delivering orders. A gold object weighing about 10 grams was seized in connection with the case. Further investigation is underway.
Police advised members of the public to avoid wearing heavy gold chains in public places, especially if traveling alone, and to remain vigilant on roadsides.
Published – 02 March 2026 19:48 IST
