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Crime
Bike‑riding thieves rob two teacher sisters in Shahar area, Ludhiana
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 09:01 AM
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On Wednesday, two sisters who work as teachers were robbed of their purses by a pair of bike‑riding thieves in the Shahar jurisdiction of Ludhiana, adding to a series of recent attacks in the locality.
Police in Ludhiana’s Shahar jurisdiction reported that two women, both school teachers, were approached by two men on motorcycles on Wednesday evening. The assailants forced the sisters to hand over their purses before fleeing the scene on their bikes.
The incident is the latest in a string of robberies targeting women in the area, prompting residents to voice growing concerns over safety. Local authorities have increased patrols but have yet to apprehend the suspects.
Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby streets and have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the perpetrators. The police have assured that they will intensify efforts to curb such crimes and restore confidence among the community.
The incident is the latest in a string of robberies targeting women in the area, prompting residents to voice growing concerns over safety. Local authorities have increased patrols but have yet to apprehend the suspects.
Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby streets and have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the perpetrators. The police have assured that they will intensify efforts to curb such crimes and restore confidence among the community.