Thane Police Nab Chain Snatcher Abbas, Exposing 20 Cases; Major Racket Busted

• Thane Police arrested Abbas Yunis Sayyad alias Badda (21), a key member of a gold chain snatching gang.
• The arrest uncovered 20 gold chain snatching incidents in Thane, Mumbra, Bhiwandi, Ulhasnagar, and Ambernath.
• Abbas was apprehended in Bidar, Karnataka, after fleeing from his residence in Ambivali, Kalyan.
• He primarily targeted elderly women and lone walkers, causing fear among citizens.
• Investigation led by Senior Police Inspector Janardan Sonawane and Sub-Inspector Ravindra Patil is ongoing to find accomplices.

Why It Matters: Thane Police busted a major chain snatching racket, arresting Abbas and solving 20 cases.