Jalandhar Cantt police have arrested two members of a car theft gang who stole two luxury vehicles from Lovely Autos — a car agency owned by Punjab Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal. One of the arrested suspects was an employee of the showroom.
During interrogation, it was revealed that the employee had masterminded the theft. Police have also recovered both stolen cars from the accused and are investigating their criminal backgrounds, along with possible involvement of other individuals.
Accused Worked at Lovely Auto Nexa Showroom
The arrested accused have been identified as Manish Arora (34), resident of Ishwar Nagar, Jalandhar, and Pankaj (25), resident of Star Colony, Jalandhar.
According to police, Manish Arora, who worked at the Lovely Auto Nexa showroom, was the mastermind behind the theft. He, along with his accomplice Pankaj, conspired and stole both vehicles from the company’s workshop.
Police said an FIR was registered at the Jalandhar Cantt police station on October 23 against both accused.
Police Recover Two Stolen Luxury Vehicles
A team led by Inspector Ravinder Kumar, head of Jalandhar Cantt police station, and ASI Surinderpal Singh, in-charge of the Paragpur outpost, arrested the two accused and recovered the stolen cars.
The recovered vehicles include:
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Maruti Fronx Delta (2025 model, black)
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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Alpha (white)
Both vehicles were seized from Kot Kalan Chowk, police said.