Man Suspected Of 8 Chain Snatchings Shot Dead By Chennai Police 'While Trying To Flee'
The shooting took place in Taramani early Tuesday after the suspect allegedly tried to attack an officer and flee while police were recovering stolen valuables.
In a dramatic turn of events, the Greater Chennai Police fatally shot a suspect involved in a series of chain-snatching incidents that targeted elderly women across the city. The shooting took place in Taramani early Tuesday after the suspect allegedly tried to attack an officer and flee while police were recovering stolen valuables.
Taking to X, Chennai Police said, "Jaffer, a suspect named in chain snatching cases, who tried to attack police and escape when the Police tried to recover stolen jewels from him, was shot dead by Chennai Police in an encounter early today near Taramani."
Jaffer, a suspect named in chain snatching cases, who tried to attack police and escape when the Police tried to recover stolen jewels from him, was shot dead by Chennai Police in an encounter early today near Taramani: Chennai Police
— ANI (@ANI) March 26, 2025
The Arrest Of Duo
On Wednesday, the police identified two persons Amjad and Jaffer Irani at Chennai Airport. One of them had already boarded a flight but was taken into custody moments before takeoff. Both are from Uttar Pradesh. The duo reportedly carried out eight robberies within just 2 days, as per a report on IANS.
The breakthrough occurred when investigators tracked a mobile number associated with one of the suspects, pinpointing their location at Chennai International Airport through tower signals. Acting on intelligence that the suspects intended to fly to Delhi and Mumbai, police informed IndiGo and Air India staff.
As Suraj arrived at the IndiGo counter to collect his boarding pass, staff grew suspicious and immediately notified the police, resulting in his detention. Shortly after, Jafer was also intercepted at the Air India counter.
In the past two days, six women have triggered alarms in areas such as Adyar, Saidapet, Kotturpuram, Shastri Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, and Velachery.
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