Bangalore, Sept 30: Kannada screen comedian and BJP leader Jaggesh caught two chain-snatchers in the city on Thursday and rescued a girl, reports DNA.
Jaggesh had earlier helped in rescuing a painter trapped under the wheels of a train.
On thursday at around 5.30 pm, the Sandalwood actor was driving to Renukamba Theatre in Malleswaram for the screening of his new film when he heard cries of help from 10th Cross, 11th Main.
He saw a girl being dragged along by two teenagers on bike near Cluny School as she struggled to save her gold chain.
As soon as the boys saw him, they began to flee. But Jaggesh caught the duo red-handed.
Shruthi, 17, a student of MES College Malleswaram and a resident of Laggere, suffered minor injuries as she tried to defend herself.
She was on her way to attend a tuition class when the incident took place.
"I heard the girl crying for help. When I went there, I saw two boys dragging her along the road. I immediately caught them and alerted Malleswaram police," said Jaggesh.
Soon, a crowd gathered and they wanted to give the duo a thrashing.
"But I stopped them and told them the duo will be handed over to police, who will take care of the rest. The police came to spot in five minutes, so the boys were safe," said the actor.
"I feel it's my duty to help anyone in trouble. So I ran to help the girl," said Jaggesh
The actor said cases of chain-snatching were on the rise in Malleswaram and the public should join hands with the police to catch such miscreants.
Jaggesh said that when he enquired the boys, he was surprised to find that they hailed from decent families.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the two boys had taken to crime at a young age to lead a lavish life, according to deputy commissioner of police (North) HS Revanna.
