Photo for representation. File photo
Amritsar, January 15
Two burglars, who had escaped from the lock-up of the Gate Hakima police station yesterday, were arrested within 24 hours of the incident.
They were identified as Jahangir Sheikh of Fateh Singh Colony, and Sumit, alias Chuha, of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Colony.
Dr Mehtab Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP), said the duo was arrested by the police in a theft case. They were on three-day police remand for further investigation. Yesterday morning, the suspects managed to slip away from the police lock up.
Immediately, police teams conducted raids at various places of their possible hideouts and arrested them, the ADCP said. A case under Sections 223 and 224 of the IPC was registered in this connection against the suspects.
The Tribune News Service brings you the latest news, analysis and insights from the region, India and around the world. Follow the Tribune News Service for a wide-ranging coverage of events as they unfold, with perspective and clarity.
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates.
Most Read In 24 Hours
Don't Miss
View All
Top News
One IAF soldier killed, 4 injured after terrorists ambush convoy in J-K's Poonch
Reinforcements from army and police have been rushed; massiv...
Karnataka sex scandal: JD(S) MLA HD Revanna taken into custody by SIT in kidnapping case
The former minister was picked up from his father and JD(S) ...
Lok Sabha election: Will Prajwal Revanna controversy affect BJP prospects in Karnataka
The BJP leadership is ‘worried to some extent’, say sources;...
Here is all about 3 Punjabi youth held in Canada for Khalistani activist Hardeep Nijjar’s killing
Karan Brar belongs to Kotkapura and his father Mandeep Singh...
Lovely Professional University-Phagwara student from Noida, 3 others sustain bullet injuries in clash between two groups
Incident occurred at university's Law Gate in wee hours of S...
