A 36-year-old man, wanted in connection with a number of chain snatching cases and for allegedly killing his 80-year-old aunt, was arrested today in the city, police said.
Interestingly, the police identified the accused, Gandreddy Appalaraju, on the only clue that he has six fingers on one of his hands.
"Appalaraju has taken the crime route to meet his vices. He had even stolen from his relatives. He has been wanted for at least 15 chain snatchings since the year 2013," said DCP (Crime) Shemushi Bajpayee.
During investigation, the accused revealed that he and his younger brother Gandreddy Sattibabu had killed their aunt for gold and money in April 2014, the DCP said.
Police have launched a hunt for Sattibabu.
The officer said the chain snatching victims had described that the man who targetted them had six fingers on one of his hands.
"Based on this information, plain-clothed police waited outside a temple in the city thinking that the accused will strike at the crowded spot for easy targets. As soon as they spotted a man having six fingers to a hand they picked him up on suspicion. During questionning, he revealed his identity," Bajpayee said.
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