The Panchkula police on Saturday arrested a couple for their involvement in a robbery where a motorcyclist was tricked into giving a ride, then forced to withdraw cash and had his motorcycle and phone stolen. The accused have been identified as Balwan Singh and his wife Savneet Kaur, both residents of Kaithal district.
Modus Operandi of the Gang
According to SHO Rajesh Kumar, the main accused Balwan Singh is being interrogated to identify other absconding members and recover the stolen items. A case has been registered under Sections 304, 318(4), 126(2), 61(2) and 3(5) of the BNS based on a complaint by a Panchkula resident.
The complainant stated that on June 20, he was traveling from Panchkula to Amravati on his motorcycle when a woman stopped him and asked for a ride to Pinjore. He agreed. Later, the woman requested an online payment of Rs 50 for an auto and called him to Ishar Nagar on the pretext of returning the borrowed money.
Details of the Robbery
When the complainant arrived, two young men were with the woman, one claiming to be her husband. The accused forcibly took him to an ATM and withdrew Rs 22,000 from his account. They also snatched his mobile phone and motorcycle, forced him into a car, and fled after leaving him in the Lohgarh area.
Police Action and Remand
Panchkula DCP Srishti Gupta said, “Accused Balwan Singh has been sent to three-day police remand, while his wife has been sent to judicial custody. The accused will be questioned about the other two absconding suspects. Efforts will also be made to recover the looted cash, motorcycle and phone.”
The police are continuing their investigation to track down the remaining suspects and retrieve the stolen property.
