Justin D'Silva

Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (EP)

Udupi, Oct 21: Udupi police have arrested within 12 hours three women who have been accused of stealing a bag from a woman in the city bus, along with a purse and ATM cards belonging to her.

The accused identified as Ballari residents Latha, Kavita and Sabita boarded a city bus near Kunjibettu and stood next to Archana Rao, a fellow passenger. The accused had an infant with them which they gave Archana to hold. Meanwhile, the three women stole ATM cards, cash and other documents from Archana's bag. They later withdrew Rs 25,000 using that ATM card.

Archana had lodged a complaint in Udupi police station in this connection. Police personnel who got down to action conveyed the information to other police stations in the district. The three women who had booked a ticket to travel to Dharwad were caught by the police with the help of rickshaw drivers and local people.

Police are being commended for arresting the suspects within 12 hours of the incident. They were successful in recovering Rs 32,400 in cash, two mobile phones and two ATM cards from the accused.