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Crime
Masked Men Fail in Attempt to Hijack Two Vehicles in Ludhiana
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 05:32 PM
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Masked men were stopped by police after attempting to hijack two vehicles in Ludhiana, Punjab.
Police in Ludhiana intercepted a group of masked men who had tried to hijack two vehicles on a local road. The men, who were wearing masks and carrying weapons, attempted to force the drivers to surrender their cars. Officers arrived at the scene within minutes and engaged the suspects, preventing any theft or injury. All vehicles were secured and the men were taken into custody. Police have not released further details about the suspects’ identities or motives.
The incident took place in the early hours of the morning, and the local traffic police were alerted by a nearby resident who reported the suspicious activity. The police response was swift, and the suspects were apprehended without any confrontation. The authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior.
Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the hijack attempt was part of a larger criminal plot or an isolated incident. The police have assured the public that they are working to bring the perpetrators to justice and prevent similar incidents in the future.
The incident took place in the early hours of the morning, and the local traffic police were alerted by a nearby resident who reported the suspicious activity. The police response was swift, and the suspects were apprehended without any confrontation. The authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior.
Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the hijack attempt was part of a larger criminal plot or an isolated incident. The police have assured the public that they are working to bring the perpetrators to justice and prevent similar incidents in the future.