Vidyanagar police arrested two thieves involved in robbing an elderly Non-Resident Indian (NRI) woman in Anand.

After checking CCTV footage, the police nabbed Lakhan Raval and Ravi Raval, residents of Kanjari in Kheda, along with ₹2.5 lakh of gold jewellery on Friday.

The two accused entered the bungalow of Sudevi Patel, an elderly NRI residing in Yamuna Park Society in Vidyanagar's Nana Bazar, under the pretext of asking for water on October 14.

The intruders held Patel hostage, attacked her, and stole gold jewellery worth ₹2.50 lakh before fleeing.

The 76-year-old woman was slapped by one of the thieves, and a handkerchief was forced into her mouth to avoid screaming. The person also tied her with a rope he brought along with him and snatched gold chains, and bangles worn by the lady.

Jagdish Patel, her husband, who arrived home from the market, found her tied to the railing of the staircase at home.

A complaint was registered against the unknown assailant at Vidyanagar police station.

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