India, June 25 -- The Crime Branch of Pune City Police has busted two gangs involved in chain snatching and mobile phone theft during the ongoing Wari procession, arresting six gang members and detaining a minor, officials said on Tuesday.

The arrests were made on Monday, and the accused were handed over to the Hadapsar Police Station by Crime Branch Units 5 and 6 for further investigation.

The accused have been identified as Chandani Kamble, Rita alias Ganga Namdev, Babita Upadhye, Pooja Kamble, and Ganesh Jadhav. They allegedly targeted gold chains worn by devotees participating in the procession. Police have recovered 22.5 tolas of gold chains and other valuables collectively worth Rs.19.4 lakh. Two cases have been registered against...