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Robber-gang strikes at Villivakkam

By Our Staff Reporter

CHENNAI, NOV. 28. A four-member gang robbed a person of Rs. 1.8 lakhs at Villivakkam on Wednesday evening.

According to police, a businessman from Purasawalkam Mr.Jeyachandran had given the money to an associate Mr.Lakshmanan for purchasing eggs from Namakkal.When the lorry halted near Villivakkam cemetery today evening, the gang reached there in two vehicles and demanded the money. The gang attacked the lorry cleaner Mr.Muthiah when he resisted and escaped with the money.

A case has been registered with Villivakkam police. Further investigation is on.

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