The police on Tuesday detained A. Nandakumar, 29, of Pugalur for allegedly trying to snatch a gold chain from a woman.
According to sources, he attempted to snatch the chain from M. Priya, 40, of N.S.K. Nagar in Karur when she was going to Varunthiyapalayam in Erode district a few days ago on a two-wheeler. Upon noticing the attempt by the accused, who followed her on a two-wheeler, she managed to drive past him quickly. She lodged a complaint with the Velayuthampalayam police. Based on CCTV footage, the police detained Nandakumar for questioning. He was said to be a TVK functionary of Pugalur town.Â
Published – August 18, 2026 08:43 pm IST
