Panchkula again: Sector 15 resident robbed of diamond ring at knifepoint

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“I had gone to Sector 10 and was returning home in my car. When I reached Sector 15/16 dividing road, two youths on a Pulsar bike came in front of my car and I had to stop suddenly. Within seconds, one of them got down, sat in my car, and pointed a knife at me and asked to give him all my cash and valuables at hand,” said Singla.

The suspects fled with his diamond ring after attacking him, Singh said, adding that he was injured on the left hand.

Station House Officer (SHO) Munish Sehgal said, “We suspect that they are the same gang that has involved in a similar case in Sector 15 on Monday. The gang has become active in the area recently. We have also recovered the knife used in the crime. A probe is on.”

The suspects had not covered their faces, sources said. The police are in the process of getting a sketch made. A case was registered at Sector 14 Police Station.

RESIDENTS HIGHLIGHT SECURITY CONCERNS

Residents of Panchkula have highlighted the grave concerns regarding the safety of people on the road.

“The law and order situation in Panchkula is becoming quite out of control. The incidents are being reported in broad day-light, so where is the safety of the citizens? There is a major shortage of staff in the Panchkula police and we urge the government to provide required force to the police, so that crime can be brought under control,” said S K Nayyar, President, Citizen Welfare Association.

“One more resident became victim to robbery this week. Will the Panchkula police be able to bring some difference by curbing crime in the town? Will the Municipal Corporation start putting up CCTV cameras?,” said Rakesh Aggarwal, resident of Sector 12.

THIRD SUCH INCIDENT IN THREE DAYS

SEPTEMBER 7: An unidentified person robbed cash and valuables from a resident of Sector 9, V K Singla, when he had stopped his car near Industrial Area. The suspect signaled Singla to stop the car, indicating a tyre puncture. But, when Singla stopped to check the tyre, the suspect snatched Rs 9,000 and fled with an accomplice who was waiting for him on a motorcycle on the other side of the road. A case was registered in Sector 14 police station.

SEPTEMBER 8: A senior citizen resident of Sector 7, Murti Devi, 70, was allegedly robbed of her gold bangles by three persons in a car. Two of the suspects are women, the police said. The incident was reported in the Sector 7 market a police case was registered.