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Chandigarh: Auto-rickshaw driver held for snatching

The accused has been identified as Mohd Rashid, 49, of Thakur Dawara, Manimajra. Police have also recovered the snatched mobile phone from him

Updated on: Jun 25, 2023, 24:29:12 IST
By , Chandigarh
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Police arrested an autorickshaw driver for allegedly snatching a mobile phone at Kalagram light point.

The duo allegedly attacked Chandan and snatched his mobile phone and 3,000 (HT Files)
The duo allegedly attacked Chandan and snatched his mobile phone and 3,000 (HT Files)

The accused has been identified as Mohd Rashid, 49, of Thakur Dawara, Manimajra. Police have also recovered the snatched mobile phone from him.

The incident occured around 12.30 am when the victim was returning home from Chadimandir. The complainant, Chandan Kumar of Dadumajra Colony, told the police was attacked by an autorikshaw driver and his companion at Kalagram Light point.

The duo allegedly attacked Chandan and snatched his mobile phone and 3,000.

A case under section 379A (snatching) of the Indian Penal Code has been registered at the Manimajra police station. Police are yet to arrest Rashid’s accomplice.