A shocking incident unfolded in Ludhiana when bike-borne snatchers allegedly hit a child while attempting to flee after a mobile phone snatching. The incident created panic in the area as locals rushed to help the injured child.
Locals Catch and Thrash Accused
Eyewitnesses said that after the accident, nearby residents quickly gathered and managed to catch the accused. In anger over the incident, the crowd thrashed the miscreants before police arrived. Such reactions highlight growing public frustration over rising snatching incidents in the city.
One Accused Arrested, Search for Another
Police reached the spot and rescued the accused from the mob. One of the suspects has been arrested, while efforts are underway to trace and nab the second accused who managed to escape. Authorities have registered a case and begun further investigation.
Rising Concern Over Street Crimes
Mobile snatching and chain snatching cases have been a recurring issue in Ludhiana, especially involving bike-borne criminals targeting pedestrians. Police have urged citizens to remain cautious and report suspicious activities immediately.