Goa, July 19 -- In a major breakthrough, North Goa Police have busted an interstate Irani gang linked to a series of gold chain snatching cases across the state, successfully solving at least four incidents. The two accused-Abbas Aslam Zaidi (34) from Thane and Sharif Shaha from Nashik, Maharashtra-were arrested on Thursday in Merces, thanks to the swift action of beat staff and alert residents.

The duo began their latest crime spree early Thursday morning by attempting to snatch the gold mangalsutra of a 62-year-old woman in Mapusa. However, their plan was foiled when bystanders raised an alarm. An intense chase ensued, ending in Merces where the suspects-riding a Maharashtra-registered motorcycle-were intercepted by Old Goa Police with...