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Crime
Chain Snatcher Arrested in Jalandhar; Stolen Jewelry Still Missing
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 07:49 PM
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Police in Jalandhar have arrested a suspect accused of snatching a gold chain and locket. The stolen items remain missing and the suspect suffered a broken leg while attempting to flee.
Police in Jalandhar arrested a suspect following a chain snatching incident that occurred earlier this week. The accused allegedly stole a gold chain and a locket from the victim, but the jewelry has not yet been recovered.
During the escape attempt, the suspect sustained a broken leg, which was reported by local authorities. The injury was treated at a nearby hospital before the suspect was taken into custody.
Jalandhar police are continuing their investigation to locate the missing items and determine whether additional witnesses or evidence can be obtained. The case is being treated as a priority by the local crime branch.
The arrested individual is currently being held in Jalandhar police custody pending further inquiry.
During the escape attempt, the suspect sustained a broken leg, which was reported by local authorities. The injury was treated at a nearby hospital before the suspect was taken into custody.
Jalandhar police are continuing their investigation to locate the missing items and determine whether additional witnesses or evidence can be obtained. The case is being treated as a priority by the local crime branch.
The arrested individual is currently being held in Jalandhar police custody pending further inquiry.