Kochi : A 42-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly assaulting an elderly woman and stealing her gold chain at Athani in Nedumbassery.
The incident took place on the evening of Sept 30. Investigators examined footage from around 90 CCTV cameras installed near the house and along the surrounding roads. Man arrested for assault: Ernakulam Central Police on Tuesday arrested a 37-year-old man for allegedly assaulting employees of the water transport department.
The accused arrived wearing a mask and helmet, covered the woman’s face with a cloth while she was standing in the kitchen, and allegedly snatched her chain, according to the police. Police said the accused admitted to pledging the stolen chain at a private financial institution. Police said Vishnu is allegedly involved in several criminal cases and is on the list of known offenders.
The accused, Sharath Madhavan of Puliyanam, Angamaly, was arrested by a special investigation team led by Aluva deputy superintendent Baiju Paulose. He then pushed her into the bathroom, locked the door, and fled. A special team was formed under the supervision of district police chief K S Sudarshan. Several people were questioned, and the investigation was extended beyond the district. Following a scientific investigation, police identified the suspect and arrested him from his residence. The investigation team included inspector B K Arun, sub-inspector J Joshy, civil police officers Mahinsha Abubacker, K M Manoj, M S Sreeraj, Mohammed Shahin, S Shameem and Aniljith, along with members of the Dansaf team. He was produced before a court and remanded in judicial custody.