New Delhi, May 5: The Beta-2 police station in Greater Noida has apprehended a wanted suspect involved in chain-snatching incidents. Authorities recovered a stolen motorcycle, cash, and illegal weapons from the accused.
According to police reports, on Monday, the Beta-2 police team acted on manual intelligence and confidential information to arrest Monu Srivastava, son of Tulsi, from the green belt area of Gamma-2.
The arrested individual is originally from the Maudaha area of Hamirpur district but was residing in Bhangeal, Phase-2, Gautam Buddh Nagar.
Police revealed that they seized ₹5,500 in cash, obtained from the sale of a locket stolen during a chain-snatching incident, along with a stolen motorcycle (Splendor) and an illegal knife. The recovered motorcycle is linked to a case registered at the Surajpur police station.
Investigations indicate that the suspect is a seasoned criminal who targets pedestrians, particularly women, for chain-snatching.
On April 11, the accused was involved in an incident where he snatched a chain from a woman in the Jagat Farm market area. His accomplice, who is also his brother, Sonu Srivastava, had already been arrested and jailed during a police encounter.
Monu Srivastava had been on the run since then, with police actively searching for him. Records show that he has over a dozen cases registered against him in various police stations in Gautam Buddh Nagar, related to theft, snatching, and the Arms Act, highlighting his criminal tendencies and activity.
–
Leave a Comment