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Crime
Two suspects arrested as locals stop chase of woman in Jalandhar; third flees over wall
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 07:33 PM
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In Jalandhar, residents intervened when three men chased a woman, capturing two while the third escaped by scaling a wall.
Police said that on a recent evening in Jalandhar, three unidentified men were seen pursuing a woman in a public area. Bystanders quickly gathered around the suspects, forming a human chain that prevented further movement.
The crowd succeeded in detaining two of the men, who were handed over to the police for questioning. The third suspect managed to climb over a high wall and fled the scene before authorities could reach him.
Local police arrived shortly after the incident, took the two arrested individuals into custody and launched an investigation to identify the fleeing suspect. Officers have appealed to the public for any information that could help locate the third perpetrator and have assured that the case will be pursued rigorously.
The incident highlights the role of community vigilance in curbing street crimes, while police continue to monitor the area for any further developments.
The crowd succeeded in detaining two of the men, who were handed over to the police for questioning. The third suspect managed to climb over a high wall and fled the scene before authorities could reach him.
Local police arrived shortly after the incident, took the two arrested individuals into custody and launched an investigation to identify the fleeing suspect. Officers have appealed to the public for any information that could help locate the third perpetrator and have assured that the case will be pursued rigorously.
The incident highlights the role of community vigilance in curbing street crimes, while police continue to monitor the area for any further developments.