Three arrested for vandalising vehicles outside Chandigarh club

The accused had smashed the windshields of eight vehicles parked outside the club and also stolen some articles from the cars before fleeing, said police

Police have arrested three men for vandalising eight cars outside The Jungle Bar at Kalagram, Manimajra, on Friday night.

The accused had gone on a rampage after being denied entry to a private party at the club. (Representative image)

The accused identified as Atul, 22, Rinku, 35, and Anish, 22, had gone on rampage after being denied entry to a private party at the club. They had smashed the windshields of eight vehicles parked outside the club and also stolen some articles from the cars before fleeing, said police.

Police were able to identify them with the help of CCTV footage and arrested them on Sunday evening. The accused have been booked under Sections 147 (rioting), 148 (rioting, armed with deadly weapon), 379 (theft), 395 (dacoity), 427 (mischief causing damage to the amount of ₹50) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code, and Arms Act at the Mauli Jagran police station. They will be presented in court on Monday.