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Bengaluru: A head constable and his friend were arrested by the Avalahalli police on Sunday for allegedly robbing a woman.
The arrested are Satyan, who is posted at the DJ Halli police station, and his friend Jagadish, an autorickshaw driver. Both are in their 40s.
According to the police, Jagadish had assaulted and robbed his female friend of a gold chain and handed it over to Satyan, who allegedly pawned it and split the money.
The police arrested the duo after the victim lodged a complaint. The police also recovered the pawned gold chain.
A report has been sent to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) for further action against Satyan, an officer said. Further investigation is on.