Police arrest man who stole a gold necklace from an elderly woman in Kottuvallikavu

Varappuzha police arrested Umesh (45) at a rented house in Chemaranellur Puduvalthalam, Arangad. The man allegedly stole a 2.5-pawn gold necklace belonging to 68-year-old Lathika, who was walking to her daughter's house after visiting the Kottuvallikavu temple last Monday morning. The theft occurred when the accused stopped near her on a scooter, pretending to ask for directions.