Overview
- A man identified as Prabhuraj allegedly entered a Domlur 100 Feet Road shop and held a woman at knifepoint while trying to snatch her gold chain on October 31.
- Neighbours and passersby rushed in, overpowered and tied the accused before handing him to Indiranagar police, and some eyewitnesses reported he was beaten during the capture.
- A video of the episode circulated widely on social media and the rescued woman was taken to hospital and reported by police to be safe.
- Indiranagar police registered a case, arrested the suspect and had him remanded to judicial custody while investigators verify his background and motive.
- The incident has renewed public concern about chain‑snatching in urban areas and could increase pressure for measures to protect lone shop workers and improve rapid response by authorities.