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Chandigarh: Teenager among 2 held for vehicle lifting
The crime branch of Chandigarh Police has arrested two men from Kajheri village for vehicle lifting, including a teenager
The crime branch of Chandigarh Police has arrested two men from Kajheri village for vehicle lifting, including a teenager.
One Charanjit Singh alias Chenny (20) was arrested on Monday while he was trying to sell a stolen scooter with Mohali registration number.
Police said Charanjit is a drug addict and stole vehicles from various parts of Chandigarh and sold them at low prices to fund his habit.
Also, one Abhilash alias Rohit (19) was arrested on from Sector 53 on Tuesday with a stolen motorcycle with Himachal Pradesh registration number.
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