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Crime
Thieves who stole a migrant worker’s phone in Gadipur market handed over to police
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 09:58 PM
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In Gadipur market, thieves snatched a phone from a migrant labourer and were apprehended by bystanders before being turned over to the police.
A robbery took place in the bustling Gadipur market where a group of thieves grabbed a mobile phone from a migrant labourer. The victim, who was working in the area, reported the theft as the assailants fled the scene.
Several shoppers and shopkeepers witnessed the incident and quickly pursued the culprits. Within minutes, the thieves were cornered by the crowd, restrained, and handed over to the local police stationed nearby.
Police officials confirmed that the suspects were taken into custody and that a formal FIR would be lodged. They also appealed to the public to remain vigilant and report any such incidents promptly.
The incident underscores the importance of community cooperation in curbing petty crimes in market areas across Punjab.
Several shoppers and shopkeepers witnessed the incident and quickly pursued the culprits. Within minutes, the thieves were cornered by the crowd, restrained, and handed over to the local police stationed nearby.
Police officials confirmed that the suspects were taken into custody and that a formal FIR would be lodged. They also appealed to the public to remain vigilant and report any such incidents promptly.
The incident underscores the importance of community cooperation in curbing petty crimes in market areas across Punjab.