Auto gang robs passenger of cash, mobile at knifepoint

Instead of dropping a passenger at his destination, an auto gang took a passenger to a deserted place and robbed him of cash, mobile phone and other valuables. The Ludhiana police after registering a case launched a probe into the matter.

Subhash Chandra, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, lodged a complaint with the Moti Nagar police, stating that he had come to the city to visit his relatives. A few days ago, he got off at the Dhandari railway station at night from where he took an auto-rickshaw to go to Sherpur Chowk.

Subhash said five youths were already present in the auto. Instead of dropping him at Sherpur Chowk, the youths took him to a deserted place near Cancer Hospital. Four more youths were standing at a short distance. They showed him a knife and robbed him of Rs 5,200, a mobile phone and a bag containing other items. The accused fled the scene after threatening him.

Sources said the police have identified some people and they would be arrested soon.

ASI Ajmer Singh said the police registered a case against Sonu Kumar, Harvinder Singh, Rahul, Badal and three unidentified persons in the case.