The MHB Police have arrested a notorious ‘serial snatcher’ accused of stealing women’s purses and valuables. According to the police, the accused, identified as Bapi Ratan Bhattacharya, 53, used to take advantage of crowded shopping areas, especially popular supermarket chains like D Mart, and snatch purses and valuables from customers’ shopping trolleys.

Bhattacharya was apprehended in Mira Road on Saturday. Police said he is a habitual offender and has been involved in over 10 similar thefts across various D Mart outlets across the city.