Auto driver arrested for allegedly robbing woman of gold bangles in Bengaluru

Police arrested an auto driver, Allabhaksh (47), from Chola Nayakanahalli near Hebbal, who allegedly robbed a woman of gold bangles. The police stated that approximately ₹2.15 lakh worth of gold bangles were recovered. The incident occurred near Vidhana Soudha, where the woman, who works as a First Division Assistant (FDA), was traveling home on the afternoon of the 15th. The driver allegedly stopped the auto near the Upper Setuvwaye overpass in Hebbal, claiming the engine had stopped. He then allegedly covered the woman's mouth and attempted to snatch the gold necklace. When the woman resisted, the accused allegedly snatched two gold bangles from her hand and fled with the vehicle. Police recovered the accused and the ornaments based on CCTV footage from the surrounding area.