The Jalandhar (Rural) police have arrested three people accused of robbing a motorcyclist in Adampur. The police recovered from their possession the stolen motorcycle, an iron chisel used in the crime and five smartphones.

Those arrested were identified as Kashmiri Lal alias Gary, a resident of Jagrawa, Manjot Singh alias Jota, a resident of Mansoorpur, and Rajveer Singh alias Giani, a resident of Noli.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh said the arrests were part of a special campaign against street crimes and anti-social elements. He reaffirmed the district police’s commitment to public safety while adding that strict action would continue against criminals.

The victim, identified as Om Prakash, a resident of Adampur, informed the police about the November 20 incident. In his complaint he stated that on November 16, he was returning home on his motorcycle (Honda CD 110 bearing registration number Punjab 08 EP). 1086) when three men set him aside near a canal bridge. The suspects threatened him with an iron chisel, attacked him and fled on the motorcycle.

Following the complaint, a case was registered under FIR No. 156 yesterday at Adampur police station under Sections 309(4) and 61(2) of the NBS. An investigation team, led by Adampur DSP Kulwant Singh and Adampur SHO Ravinderpal Singh, identified and arrested the suspects in this regard.

During the hearings, the suspects confessed their involvement in the crime. The police recovered the stolen motorcycle, the weapon used in the crime and five smartphones from their possession. Officials are analyzing call details from the phones to investigate possible links of the suspects to other crimes.

The suspects will be produced in court to secure remand, the SSP said.