Bengaluru: Two women held for stealing valuables worth over ₹10 lakh

Two women were arrested in Bengaluru on charges of stealing valuables from passengers at the KR Puram Railway station on May 11.

Published on: May 20, 2022, 18:29:27 IST

By Yamini C S

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It has now come to light that a gang of three, including two women aged 33 and 28, were at large stealing valuables from unsuspecting train passengers across Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The two women, identified by several names like Roopa, Anitha, Gayathri or Lavanya, and Saranya, Lavanya, Sandhya or Jamuna were arrested by railway police in Bengaluru on May 11.

Two women wanted in two states were arrested by railway police in Bengaluru on May 11 for allegedly stealing valuables worth over ₹10 lakh at train stations.

According to reports, the two women would seek help from other passengers while they carried babies to get on and off at stations, while the third gang member would lift valuables from their bags while they were distracted. The passengers would be requested to hold the babies when the crime happened.

Reports said the inter-state pickpockets were loitering around the KR Puram railway station in the city when police caught and brought them in for questioning. The women then confessed to their crimes and were arrested.

Police are said to have recovered around 200 grams of gold that cost over ₹10 lakhs from the duo. It is not clear who the third gang member is. However, reports said the accused women have cases registered against them at police stations in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu as well.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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