Mob beats mobile snatcher in Jalandhar, police take him into custody

A group of residents in Jalandhar intervened when a man was seen snatching a mobile phone, tying him to a street pole and beating him. The assault was carried out by several onlookers who restrained the suspect before the police arrived. Local law enforcement responded to the scene, took the assailant into custody and began a formal investigation. Police officials confirmed that the individual accused of mobile theft has been arrested and will face legal proceedings under the relevant criminal statutes. The incident highlights community frustration with petty theft, while authorities caution against taking law into private hands.