Mohali (Punjab) [India], July 25 (ANI): The Mohali Police have arrested three members of an armed robbery gang with illegal weapons and stolen vehicles, an official said on Thursday.
The accused have been identified as Jaspreet Singh alias Jassi, a resident of village Jhandi Wala, Gurpreet Singh, a resident of village Saraiali, and Balkaran Singh, a resident of village Tarsingh Wala, district Ferozepur.
Dr Sandeep Singh Garg, IPS, Senior Superintendent of Police, Mohali, said, “The police have arrested 3 members of a gang involved in the robbery. This gang was involved in incidents of robbery and theft at various places in the district.”
“2 motorcycles, 1 pistol, 2 cartridges, 5 mobile phones and other stolen items have been recovered from them,” said the official.
A case has been registered against the arrested accused under various sections 167 BHI 21-07-2024, 307, 308, 125, 61(2) BNS and 25/27-54-59 Arms Act, Police Station Balongi.
The official said that the police have taken strict action against all the accused and sent them to judicial custody. The case is being investigated in depth and the search for other related criminals is on.
The investigation into the case is underway and further details on the matter are awaited.
Earlier last week, striking a major blow to trans-border narcotic smuggling amidst the ongoing war against drugs, Amritsar Commissionerate Police apprehended three drug smugglers.
The police seized 1 kg of ice (methamphetamine), 2.45 kg of heroin, and 520 grams of pseudoephedrine, a precursor chemical, from their possession.
Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab Gaurav Yadav, said that they nabbed a big fish identified as Gurbax alias Lala of Chheharta.
Meanwhile, in the ongoing fight against drugs, Sangrur Police on Wednesday conducted visits to various villages in the district, engaging in meetings with the Village Defense Committees (VDCs). The police requested their cooperation and support in combating drug-related issues. (ANI)
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