Police in Tiruvannamalai have arrested a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) functionary accused of robbing jewellery from a 61-year-old woman after deceitfully offering her a lift.
The victim, Malar, from Ondikudisai near Arani, had reportedly sought a ride while walking along the road. The accused stopped and offered her a lift on his two-wheeler. However, midway, he allegedly forced her to get down, snatched her jewellery, and fled the spot.
Following her complaint, police registered a case and reviewed CCTV footage from the area, which led to the identification of the suspect. The accused, Gautham from Ranipet and a TVK party functionary, was subsequently arrested.
(With inputs from Nakkheeran)
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