Cracked 94% cases of chain snatching in 13 days, says Ludhiana CP

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, October 6

The Ludhiana Commissionerate claimed to have solved 94 per cent cases of chain snatching reported in 13 days in the industrial hub.

The Commissionerate Police led by Commissioner of Police Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, who took over the charge on September 22, has been able to considerably control the incidents of chain snatching and trace 94 per cent of the cases with the arrest of 42 accused and 100 per cent recovery of the stolen property.

As per details, 51 incidents of chain snatching took place in Ludhiana from September 1 to 21 which was reduced to 18 cases from September 22 to October 4. Besides, the tracing percentage was only 33.33 per cent in the first 21 days of September which increased to 94 per cent in the next 13 days.

The police have also recovered stolen property worth Rs 48.34 lakh.

The CP said a multi-pronged strategy had been adopted to curb snatching incidents in Ludhiana and a special thrust was being laid on eliminating such incidents by marking hot spots, including Ghumar Mandi Road, DMC Road, Kipps Market, Sarabha Nagar, Urban Estate Dugri, Jalandhar Bypass, Gill Road, Sherpur and Giaspura Chowk, and increasing surveillance through CCTVs and vigil on criminals got bails recently.

PCR teams of the city police had been told to be more responsive, prompt and effective for dealing with crime. PCR teams have a lot of responsibility in dealing with any crime as they had been mandated with the job of reaching the crime spot as soon as they get information, Bhullar said.

He revealed that special focus was also being laid to ensure prompt and speedy response by police stations and the PCR to any call made by people regarding a crime or mishap.

The CP said vigil had also been stepped up in the city and senior officers had been asked to monitor nakas in their area and ensure that every officer discharges their duty efficaciously.

“It is just a baby step and the ultimate goal is to make city crime-free. With the active support and cooperation of the public, this target will be achieved in the days to come,” asserted Bhullar.

Stolen property worth Rs48.34L recovered

As per details, 51 incidents of chain snatching took place in Ludhiana from September 1 to 21 which was reduced to 18 cases from September 22 to October 4. Besides, the tracing percentage was only 33.33 per cent in the first 21 days of September which increased to 94 per cent in the next 13 days. The police have also recovered stolen property worth Rs 48.34 lakh.

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