An auto driver caught a chain snatcher in the act in Hyderabad.

Reports say two women were walking on the road when a thief on a scooter snatched their chain and tried to flee.

At that very moment an auto driver understood the situation and drove his auto straight towards the scooter.

The thief lost balance and fell down unable to escape.

The entire incident was captured on CCTV and is now going viral on social media.

People are praising the auto driver's bravery and police have started the process to take the accused into custody.