Armed robbers seize fireworks-laden pickup in Amritsar, Rs 2 lakh loot

Police in Amritsar reported that a group of armed men stopped a pickup truck loaded with fireworks and forced the driver to hand over the vehicle. The fireworks, estimated to be worth about Rs 2 lakh, were taken at gunpoint before the assailants fled the scene. Local authorities have launched an investigation and are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby shops and streets to identify the suspects. No injuries were reported, but the incident has raised concerns among local traders who rely on fireworks sales during upcoming festivals. Police have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrators.