Chennai: A reel posted by a robbery suspect led to his arrest near Sriperumbudur on Thursday.
The Sriperumbudur police were searching for 19-year-old Naresh Kumar, a resident of Chromepet, in connection with a robbery case. Naresh stole a mobile phone and a gold chain from a woman a month ago.
Meanwhile, police received a tip-off about a group of youths dancing to a song while holding machetes and sending a threatening message. Investigation revealed that it was Naresh Kumar.
As they attempted to apprehend him, he lost his balance and fell, fracturing his hand. He was given medical treatment before being taken into judicial custody.
Police have launched a hunt for the others who were dancing with him in the video.
