Mysuru, Nov. 2 -- Enters house wearing helmet, carries chilli powder; snatches gold chain

Kuvempunagar Police have arrested a 24-year-old youth for allegedly snatching a gold mangalya chain from his paternal aunt to recover money lost in online trading. He reportedly wore a full-face helmet while entering her house to conceal his identity.

The accused, Rajath, was arrested within six hours of the incident, which occurred on Oct. 30 at around 11.45 am.

According to the complaint filed by 60-year-old Leelavathi, she was alone at her house near Jyothi School in Kuvempunagar Second Stage when a man entered the house, threw chilli powder into her eyes and snatched her gold mangalya chain weighing about 60 grams.

During the struggle, the ch...