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Crime
Thieves Escape with 54 Gas Cylinders from Punjab Agency, Use Stun Spray in Heist
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 04:45 PM
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Police report that a stolen vehicle loaded with roughly 54 gas cylinders was taken late Wednesday night, with the perpetrators employing a stun spray during the robbery.
Police officials said a vehicle belonging to a gas agency was hijacked late on Wednesday night in Punjab. The stolen vehicle was found to be carrying approximately 54 gas cylinders, a significant loss for the agency.
According to the investigation, the thieves used a stun spray to incapacitate any resistance before loading the cylinders onto the vehicle and fleeing the scene. The use of the spray indicates a pre‑planned operation aimed at minimizing confrontation.
A joint team from the local police focal point and the Ishwar Nagar police outpost arrived promptly after the incident was reported. Officers have secured the area, begun forensic examinations, and are tracking the suspects through CCTV footage and witness statements.
The case has been registered under theft and unlawful possession of hazardous material, and authorities have warned the public to remain vigilant about similar crimes in the region.
According to the investigation, the thieves used a stun spray to incapacitate any resistance before loading the cylinders onto the vehicle and fleeing the scene. The use of the spray indicates a pre‑planned operation aimed at minimizing confrontation.
A joint team from the local police focal point and the Ishwar Nagar police outpost arrived promptly after the incident was reported. Officers have secured the area, begun forensic examinations, and are tracking the suspects through CCTV footage and witness statements.
The case has been registered under theft and unlawful possession of hazardous material, and authorities have warned the public to remain vigilant about similar crimes in the region.