Woman doctor held at knifepoint, SUV stolen in Ludhiana

Ludhiana: A woman doctor was allegedly robbed at knifepoint by two unidentified youths, who then drove away with her SUV near the Bhamian Road area in Ludhiana.

According to the news reports, the incident occurred on Tuesday between 7 pm and 8 pm, while the doctor was learning to drive her white Hyundai Creta. As per the complaint, she had reached a spot near a local cremation ground and was attempting to reverse the vehicle to turn back when the assailants, who were riding a motorcycle, intercepted her.

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Upon receiving the complaint, police personnel from the Meharban police station rushed to the spot and initiated a preliminary investigation. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Officials stated that multiple teams have been deployed to trace the suspects. CCTV footage from nearby areas and connecting routes is being examined to identify the accused and track their movements.

Speaking to TOI, police sources added that alerts have been issued at key entry and exit points of the city to apprehend the culprits promptly. Local sources expressed surprise at the brazen nature of the robbery, suggesting that the police should increase patrolling in such vulnerable areas to prevent future crimes.

Medical dialogues had previously reported that, in a shocking incident, a doctor and his family were held hostage by five robbers at their residence in the Agamkuan police station area. The assailants escaped with jewellery, cash, and other valuables worth over Rs 5 lakh.

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