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Crime
Salesman duped in fake raid loses Rs 10,000 in Ludhiana
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 06:46 PM
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A salesman in Ludhiana was caught in a staged police raid and robbed of ten thousand rupees.
Ludhiana police are investigating a case in which a travelling salesman was lured into a counterfeit raid that appeared to be conducted by law‑enforcement officers. The perpetrators, posing as officials, demanded the salesman hand over cash and valuables, ultimately taking an amount of ten thousand rupees.
The victim, who wishes to remain unnamed, reported the incident to local authorities after the assailants fled the scene. Police have opened a criminal case and are seeking witnesses who may have observed the fake operation.
Investigators suspect the incident is part of a broader pattern of staged raids targeting itinerant traders in the region. The police have warned the public to verify the identity of officers before complying with any search or seizure request.
Anyone with information about the individuals involved is urged to contact the Ludhiana police helpline.
The victim, who wishes to remain unnamed, reported the incident to local authorities after the assailants fled the scene. Police have opened a criminal case and are seeking witnesses who may have observed the fake operation.
Investigators suspect the incident is part of a broader pattern of staged raids targeting itinerant traders in the region. The police have warned the public to verify the identity of officers before complying with any search or seizure request.
Anyone with information about the individuals involved is urged to contact the Ludhiana police helpline.