Chavan was standing behind the woman, and found the chain of her bag slightly open.
Police seen with the accused
The Vasai railway police arrested a 53-year-old woman for stealing valuables of a woman, while the latter was boarding a train at Nalasopara railway station.
The arrested accused has been identified as Anita Manik Chavan, a resident of Virar East. The incident occurred on April 28, while the victim was boarding a crowded train in the evening from Nalasopara railway station. Chavan was standing behind the woman, and found the chain of her bag slightly open.
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Senior Inspector Sachin Ingavale of Vasai railway police said, “Chavan took the advantage of the crowd and stole a mobile phone, R4,000 and a mangalsutra from the bag.” The police managed to identify the accused with the help of the CCTV footage. All stolen items have been recovered from the accused.
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