Two Arrested for Snatching in Khanna, Punjab; Illegal Firearm Seized
Ludhiana: Two 2 snatchers arrested in Khanna, country-made pistol, ammunition seized
Hindustan Times
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In Khanna, Punjab, police arrested two individuals, Deepak Shah and Prem Nath, for snatching and recovered a country-made pistol and stolen motorcycle. The duo has confessed to multiple thefts across various districts, prompting further investigations.
- 01Two snatchers arrested in Khanna, Punjab.
- 02A country-made pistol and stolen motorcycle were seized.
- 03Accused have confessed to multiple thefts in Khanna and surrounding areas.
- 04They were apprehended following a police tip-off.
- 05Both individuals have prior criminal records.
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On Wednesday, police in Khanna, Punjab, arrested two individuals, Deepak Shah from Dharampura Mohalla and Prem Nath, for snatching. The Sadar Khanna police recovered a .315 bore illegal country-made pistol and two live cartridges from them, along with a stolen motorcycle. The arrests occurred after police received a tip that the suspects were traveling towards Isru village on the stolen bike. Upon setting up a checkpoint near Rasulra village, police apprehended the duo and found the weapon during a search. A case has been registered against them under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act. During questioning, both suspects admitted to being involved in multiple snatchings and thefts in Khanna, Doraha, Samrala, and other districts, including Fatehgarh Sahib. The police are continuing their investigation to identify additional accomplices.
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The arrests may enhance local safety and deter further criminal activities in Khanna and surrounding areas.
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