A young man was allegedly robbed at knifepoint in broad daylight on Mithapur Road in Jalandhar after two men riding a white Activa threatened him with a sharp-edged weapon and fled with his motorcycle. The incident took place outside Parvati School, under Police Station Division No. 7.
Victim fled fearing attack
According to the victim, he was travelling from Keshwa Nagar to his boutique in Mithapur when two men on a white Activa approached him and stopped in front of him. One of the men allegedly pulled out a datar, a sharp-edged weapon, and threatened him.
Fearing an attack, the victim abandoned his motorcycle and ran away. The bike was still switched on, allowing the accused to flee with it.
Locals tried to help
Anwar shouted for help, following which people from a nearby gym attempted to intervene. However, by the time they could reach the spot, the accused had escaped with the motorcycle.
CCTV footage reportedly captured the suspects arriving on a white Activa . The footage is expected to help establish the sequence of events and identify the accused.
Police complaint filed
The victim said he immediately called the emergency helpline 112, following which police reached the spot. A complaint was lodged at Police Station Division No. 7.
The victim has appealed to the police for help in recovering his motorcycle.
The incident has raised concerns over daylight snatching in the area. Further details about the suspects and the recovery of the stolen bike are awaited.