New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Three members of a family were arrested for allegedly snatching gold chains from pilgrims at religious places in New Delhi, police said today.

During interrogation, they said their gang would reach the religious places at 2.30 am-3 am where they would snatch gold chains of pilgrims, the police said.

Three gold chains were recovered from their possession and six cases registered against them till now, it said.

Their previous criminal involvements were being verified from Rajasthan and Haryana. Concerned police stations had been informed accordingly, the police said.

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