Dr.Thomas (Special Correspondent)
The Puttenahalli police have arrested two men who slashed the hands of a home maker after futile attempt to snatch her gold chain on Puttenahalli main road on March 6.
The victim,was returning home from a temple when the duo identified as Manoj Kumar and his associate Franklin confronted her.
One of them snatched the chain and tried to flee,but the woman sensing danger held on to her chain and also grabbed one of the accused giving a tough fight.
The accused tried to get away but the woman started shouting for help.Sensing trouble the accused pulled out a knife and slashed her hand before fleeing the spot.
The woman sustained injuries on both her hands but managed to save her valuables.
She was rushed to a near-by hospital while the Puttanahalli police began to track down the accused using the CCTV footage from in and around.
On Saturday the police track down the duo and arrested them.The accused Manoj is habitual offender having murder case pending against him, the police said .
