Two chain snatchers held

ALLAHABAD: A gang of chain snatchers was busted by Colonelganj police on Thursday and arrested two of its members near Mumfordganj road when they were trying to escape. The police have seized a chain and 150 gram poisonous powder from their possession.
The arrested persons were identified as Mohd Rafiq of Sitapur and Anil Kumar of Manda.
Colonelganj police said that the arrested persons admitted to have looted over a dozen chains in different areas of the city.Police added that the snatchers used to target fairer sex after finding them alone on streets or standing outside houses and escaped with booty.
Police also added that they had recently snatched a chain from a woman near Shivkuti area which was later recovered.
During interrogation, the police come to know the name of three other gang members and a team has been constituted to ensure their arrest.