BAGLUNG: Police have arrested two individuals for snatching a gold chain from an elderly woman in Hallanchok, Baglung Municipality-2. The suspects have been identified as 19-year-old Rabin Kumar Yadav and 18-year-old Prakash Raya Yadav, both residents of Birgunj Metropolitan City-20, Parsa.
According to the police, the incident occurred on Oct. 18 at 1:09 p.m. when the suspects targeted 70-year-old Krishna Maya Pun, mother of Jiban Pun. The stolen gold chain weighed 2.78 tolas and is valued at Rs 806,200.
Authorities apprehended the suspects in the Hallanchok area shortly after the incident. A search conducted by the police led to the recovery of the stolen gold chain from their possession. Deputy Superintendent of Police Rameshwar Twati, spokesperson for the District Police Office, Baglung, confirmed that the suspects are currently in custody. The District Court of Baglung has granted a five-day remand to allow for further investigation into the case.
