Jalandhar Rural Police has arrested 10 individuals in 4 separate operations and recovered a total of 8 stolen mobile phones, 9 stolen vehicles, including a scooter, and 360 narcotic pills in Phillaur and Nakodar Sub Divisions.
The accused have been identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Bagga, Mandeep Singh alias Money, Rahul Gill alias Gayani, Navjot Singh alias Ravi, Nindar Kumar, Rohit Dhir alias Chariya, Darbara Ram alias Bara, Vijay Kumar, Rajan, and Vijay. These all are the residents of SBS Nagar, Nakodar, or Mehatpur areas.
During patrolling, the Phillaur Police, led by DSP Sarwan Singh Bal, has arrested two highway robbers, Gurpreet Singh alias Bagga and Mandeep Singh alias Money.
Four stolen mobile phones and a motorcycle were recovered from their possession as well. In another case, Darbara Ram was caught with 100 narcotic pills while attempting to escape during a routine checkpoint. His motorcycle was also seized.
In Nakodar, a police team under DSP Nakodar arrested 4 individuals on two motorcycles near Rahmanpura Chowk and recovered 260 narcotic pills. In another operation, Nakodar Police arrested 3 individuals involved in a robbery and series of thefts in Jalandhar, Nakodar, Mehatpur, and Shahkot areas.
The accused had attacked and robbed Inderjit Singh of his mobile phone, documents, and motorcycle on 8th December. Following their arrest, police recovered four mobile phones, four motorcycles, and a scooter.
Preliminary investigations has revealed that the accused are habitual offenders with prior criminal records under the NDPS and Arms Acts. Four FIRs have been registered under relevant sections of the IPC and NDPS Act at Police Stations Phillaur and City Nakodar.
The accused will be presented in the court, and police remand will be sought for further investigation. SSP Khakh has emphasized that strict action will continue against street crime and drug trafficking in the district.