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Crime
Purse Snatched from Delivery Boy in Ludhiana, Police Investigate
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 04:10 AM
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A delivery worker in Ludhiana reported that his purse was taken by an unknown assailant, prompting local police to launch an investigation.
Ludhiana police received a report on Monday that a delivery boy was approached on a busy market street and had his purse forcibly taken. The victim, who was carrying the bag while making a delivery, said the thief grabbed the item and fled on foot before he could react.
The incident was logged at the local police station, and officers have begun canvassing the area, reviewing nearby CCTV footage and questioning eyewitnesses. Investigators are also checking whether similar thefts have been reported in the vicinity in recent weeks.
Authorities have advised delivery personnel and pedestrians to remain vigilant, avoid carrying valuables openly, and report any suspicious activity immediately. The police have assured the public that they will pursue all leads to apprehend the perpetrator.
No injuries were reported, and the stolen purse is believed to contain personal items and cash. The case remains under active investigation.
The incident was logged at the local police station, and officers have begun canvassing the area, reviewing nearby CCTV footage and questioning eyewitnesses. Investigators are also checking whether similar thefts have been reported in the vicinity in recent weeks.
Authorities have advised delivery personnel and pedestrians to remain vigilant, avoid carrying valuables openly, and report any suspicious activity immediately. The police have assured the public that they will pursue all leads to apprehend the perpetrator.
No injuries were reported, and the stolen purse is believed to contain personal items and cash. The case remains under active investigation.