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Couple arrested for snatching gold chain from temple worshipper in Hyderabad
Police in Hyderabad have arrested a couple accused of robbing a 60-year-old woman of her gold chain inside a temple. The suspects, allegedly driven by financial need for their wedding, were apprehended within two days using CCTV footage and other investigative leads.
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A couple was taken into custody by Hyderabad police on charges of robbing a senior citizen at Sri Rajrajeshwari Temple in the Vanasthalipuram area. The incident allegedly occurred when the male suspect forcibly restrained the 60-year-old victim while his female accomplice snatched approximately three tolas of gold chain from her neck.
According to police officials, the accused pair targeted the temple worshipper due to financial constraints as they prepared for their wedding. The suspects allegedly selected the temple as a location for the robbery with the intention of obtaining funds for their marriage expenses.
Detectives working on the case utilized CCTV camera footage from the temple premises along with corroborating investigative evidence to identify and track down the accused couple. The police apprehended both suspects within two days of the reported incident. The stolen gold chain was recovered during the investigation.
The case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. Further investigation is underway to determine if the couple was involved in any other similar incidents.