Patna Police Nab Chain-Snatching Kingpin

A significant breakthrough was achieved by Patna police with the arrest of Shubham Kumar, the alleged kingpin of a chain-snatching gang. Operating since May, the gang had been active across multiple city police stations, including Kankarbagh and Kotwali. Kumar was apprehended near Bandar Bagicha under the Kotwali police station.

Following Kumar's arrest and subsequent information provided by him, the police also detained a goldsmith from Danapur. This individual is accused of melting down the stolen jewelry, aiding the gang in disposing of their illicit gains. Investigations have so far linked the gang to over 25 chain-snatching incidents reported across several police station areas.

The police operation resulted in the recovery of valuable items, including gold jewelry estimated to be worth Rs 6 lakh, Rs 10,000 in cash, motorcycles, and cellphones. The gang employed methods such as frequently changing motorcycle number plates and bank accounts to evade law enforcement.