2 nabbed in crackdown on carjacking

In a swift and decisive action, the crime branch of the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police has arrested two persons involved in a carjacking incident at the Dhanowali railway crossing.

The crackdown, led by Commissioner of Police Dhanpreet Kaur, resulted in the recovery of the stolen vehicle, a mobile phone and a toy pistol used in the crime.

According to police officials, an FIR was registered at Rama Mandi based on a complaint by Sukhwinder Bhatti, a taxi driver from Ferozepur.

Bhatti reported that two passengers had hired his taxi from Zira to Jalandhar. Upon reaching Dhanowali Phatak, one of the suspects brandished a weapon, threatened him and forcibly took his white Ertiga (PB-01-E-3974) and his mobile phone.

Acting swiftly, the Jalandhar crime branch launched an intensive investigation using CCTV footage analysis and intelligence inputs. Their efforts led to the arrest of the suspects on the same day. The accused were identified as Amritpal Singh and Amritpal Singh, alias Amrit, both residents of Tarn Taran. The police recovered the stolen car and other items seized during the crime.

Dhanpreet emphasized that the police remain committed to eliminating crime and ensuring public safety. "Jalandhar is no safe haven for criminals. We will continue to take strong action against those who threaten law and order," she said.

The police have reiterated their commitment to maintaining law and order, vowing to take stringent action against criminal elements in the city.