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Crime
Three Minors Arrested in Jalandhar After Attempted Snatching from Woman, Weapons and Bike Seized
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 03:09 AM
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Police in Jalandhar detained three minors following an attempted snatching of a woman, recovering a sharp weapon and a motorcycle.
Police in Jalandhar reported that a group of three minors tried to snatch a woman's belongings and assaulted her on a city street. The incident prompted a swift response from local law enforcement, who intervened and prevented further harm.
During the operation, officers apprehended the three suspects and conducted a search that yielded a sharp weapon and a motorcycle believed to be used in the attack. Both the weapon and the bike were seized as evidence.
Authorities indicated that the arrests are part of ongoing efforts to curb street‑level crimes targeting civilians, especially women. The investigation remains open as police continue to gather statements and forensic details.
The three minors are currently in police custody pending further legal action, and the recovered items have been forwarded to the forensic lab for examination.
During the operation, officers apprehended the three suspects and conducted a search that yielded a sharp weapon and a motorcycle believed to be used in the attack. Both the weapon and the bike were seized as evidence.
Authorities indicated that the arrests are part of ongoing efforts to curb street‑level crimes targeting civilians, especially women. The investigation remains open as police continue to gather statements and forensic details.
The three minors are currently in police custody pending further legal action, and the recovered items have been forwarded to the forensic lab for examination.