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Two Arrested in Chandigarh Gunpoint Car Robbery
Two men, Vikram Masih and William Masih, were arrested for robbing a car at gunpoint in Chandigarh.
The victim, Deepak, was returning home from work when the accused approached him, threatened him with a pistol, and took his car.
The police have recovered the stolen car and a motorcycle used in the crime.
The car contained valuable items like a laptop, phone, and important documents.
The police are still investigating the case.
Two accused, Vikram Masih and William Masih, were arrested for a gunpoint car robbery in Chandigarh.
The victim, Deepak, was threatened with a pistol and his Hyundai i20 car was stolen.
The stolen car and a Splendor motorcycle used in the crime were recovered by the police.
The car contained a company laptop, iPhone 14 Plus, AirPods, and important documents.
The police are continuing their investigation into the case.
- Who
- Deepak, a business manager, was the victim; Vikram Masih and William Masih are the accused.
- What
- A gunpoint car robbery occurred, and the stolen car and motorcycle were recovered.
- Where
- The incident occurred in the IT City area, Chandigarh.
- When
- The robbery took place on December 12, 2023, around 8:30 pm.
- Why
- The accused threatened the victim with a pistol and fled with the car.
Law Enforcement
Accused
Arrests and Evidence
Law Enforcement
The police have made arrests and recovered stolen items, demonstrating their commitment to solving the crime.
Accused
The accused may argue that the evidence against them is circumstantial or insufficient.
Key facts
- Victim
- Deepak, Business Manager at Livspace Home Interiors
- Accused
- Vikram Masih and William Masih, residents of Mahal village, Kalanaur police station, Gurdaspur district
- Crime Date
- December 12, 2023
- Crime Location
- IT City area, Chandigarh
- Stolen Items
- Hyundai i20 car, company laptop, iPhone 14 Plus, AirPods, charger, ATM and credit cards, spare car key, insurance and pollution certificates, registration certificate, copy of driving licence
- Recovered Items
- Hyundai i20 car, Splendor motorcycle
Quotes
The victim
The victim of the kidnapping and robbery
“They took me to a deserted place where they robbed me of my money and Aadhar card and then called my brother and asked for money. However, when their car slowed down at a turn, I opened the door, got out of the car and ran away”
NDTV
Sources
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