Udupi:A elderly injured in an accident Grab the chain event. Gopi, 66, resident kantawara village exist carkaraA complaint said the incident occurred on Monday when he returned from a visit Kanteshwara Temple.
After completing his rituals, he was walking home alone along the road connecting Baladi to Kantawala near the Ambarish caves when he was approached by a motorcyclist.
The rider asked for the address in Tulu and then grabbed the complainant and tried to stop him. The motorcyclist then snatched away the gold chain worn by the complainant.
When the complainant tried to grab the chain, part of the chain broke off and remained in his hand. The gold chain taken away by unidentified persons is estimated to be worth Rs 1.20 lakh.
During the scuffle, the complainant was forced aside by the defendant and sustained injuries to his left hand, neck and shoulder. A case was registered at Karkara police station.
