The Nurmahal police have arrested a proclaimed offender, who had been absconding for the last few months. Station House Officer Krishan Gopal said the accused was identified as Manish Kumar, a resident of Nahal village. He had been wanted in a snatching case since in 2021 and was declared a PO
in 2024.
Gang of thieves busted, 3 held
Phagwara: The Shahkot police have busted a gang of thieves involved in stealing farmers’ transformers by arresting its three members. Investigating officer (IO) and Malsian police post in-charge Nirmal Singh said the accused were identified as Kamal Preet, Raman Kumar, Simran Preet, all residents of Mureed Wal village under the Lohian Khas police station. Mandeep Singh, a resident of Nimajipur village, had filed a complained with the police, stating that the accused stole transformer and motor wire from his fields at the behest of Avtar Singh Thekdar. IO said a case under Sections 303 (2) and 62 was registered against the accused.
Drug peddler arrested
Phagwara: The Shahkot police have arrested a drug peddler and seized 1.17 kg ‘charas’. Investigating officer (IO) Nirmal Singh said the accused was identified as Nikka, alias Papi, a resident of Mohalla Dhorra in Shahkot. He said a case under Sections 20, 27, 61 and 85 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act was registered against him.
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