Mangaluru: Man sentenced to 3 years of rigorous imprisonment for chain snatching

The accused has been identified as Umesh Gowda, who forcibly snatched a woman’s gold chain with black beads.

Mangaluru: A man accused of snatching gold chain from a woman has been convicted and sentenced to three years imprisonment by a local court in Karnataka's Belthangady.

The accused has been identified as Umesh Gowda, who forcibly snatched and broke a woman’s gold chain with black beads. According to the police, case was registered at Belthangady Police Station under Sections 126(2), 309(5), and 309(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Police Inspector Subbapurmat of Belthangady submitted the charge sheet to the court. After trial, Judge Sandesh found the accused guilty and sentenced him to three years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 5,000. In default of payment, the convict will undergo an additional six months of imprisonment.

Public prosecutor Ashitha argued the case on behalf of the prosecution.