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Crime
Armed Robbers Loot Fireworks Pickup Worth ₹2 Lakh in Amritsar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 08:37 PM
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Armed individuals hijacked a pickup truck loaded with fireworks valued at 2 lakh rupees at gunpoint in Amritsar.
A serious incident of armed robbery occurred in Amritsar, where a group of armed offenders targeted a commercial vehicle. The perpetrators forced the driver to stop and seized the entire load of fireworks, which was valued at approximately 2 lakh rupees.
The robbery was executed at gunpoint, ensuring the victim could not resist. The stolen goods, primarily fireworks, were taken away by the robbers in their own vehicle. This incident highlights the growing concern over armed crimes targeting transporters in the region.
Local authorities are aware of the incident and have initiated an investigation to trace the culprits. Police are examining the area for surveillance footage and gathering witness statements to identify the individuals involved in the hijacking.
The robbery was executed at gunpoint, ensuring the victim could not resist. The stolen goods, primarily fireworks, were taken away by the robbers in their own vehicle. This incident highlights the growing concern over armed crimes targeting transporters in the region.
Local authorities are aware of the incident and have initiated an investigation to trace the culprits. Police are examining the area for surveillance footage and gathering witness statements to identify the individuals involved in the hijacking.