Coimbatore: Two chain-snatchers were lynched to death by the public on January 24 night at Ottakudirai, about 25 km from Erode, police said on January 25.

According to police, the duo had snatched the chain of a woman, after she alighted from a bus at about 23:00 hours (IST). Hearing the woman's screams, the public gave chase and nabbed the duo.

The criminals were then beaten to death by the public, police added.

PTI