Three Men Arrested for Armed Mobile Phone Robbery in Ludhiana

Ludhiana police announced the arrest of three individuals accused of robbing passersby of their mobile phones at gunpoint. The arrests were made following a series of complaints from victims who reported being approached by armed men demanding their devices.
The suspects, identified as local residents, allegedly used firearms to intimidate pedestrians before snatching the phones. Police recovered at least one weapon and several stolen phones during the operation.
Authorities said the three men have been booked under sections of the Indian Penal Code relating to robbery and possession of illegal weapons. They will appear before the court in the coming days, and further investigations are underway to trace additional stolen property.
The incident highlights a growing concern over armed petty crime in urban areas of Punjab, prompting the police to increase patrols and public awareness campaigns.