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The provided text is an e-paper publication from The Hindu on December 17, 2025, featuring various sections like world affairs, cinema reviews, technology news, science, data analysis, health, and book reviews. A specific news item reports the arrest of five transpersons in Chennai for robbing a man of ₹700.
News Article:
Five Arrested in Puzhal Robbery; Victim Targeted on Roadside
Chennai, December 17, 2025 – Puzhal police have arrested five individuals in connection with the robbery of a 26-year-old man on Sunday night. The victim, Prasantha Mandal, a West Bengal native working in Vilangadupakkam, was walking along Puzhal – Vadaperumbakkam Road when he was approached by four transpersons who allegedly intercepted him, offered blessings, and demanded money.
According to police reports, when Mandal attempted to retrieve money from his purse, the individuals snatched the purse containing ₹700 and fled in a waiting auto-rickshaw driven by another transperson.
Following a complaint filed by Mandal, police launched an investigation and apprehended all five suspects. Three of the accused have been identified as Jagan alias Jayashree, 18, of Tiruvottiyur, Appu alias Ashvika, 22, of Avadi, and Bala alias Kayalvizhi, 25, of Ponneri. The investigation is ongoing.
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