A brazen street robbery outside a manufacturing unit in the Kakowal area along Nurwala Road in Ludhiana, Punjab, saw a 54-year-old factory owner put up stiff resistance against three attackers. Sanjeev Kumar, who operates a chickpea and peanut packaging factory, was ambushed right outside his workplace entrance on the morning of October 19. The assailants arrived on a Splendor motorcycle, physically overpowered the businessman, and made away with two smartphones, including an iPhone 17 and a Samsung Android device.
Ambushed Right After Parking Vehicle
The incident took place early on a Monday morning when Sanjeev Kumar arrived at his enterprise in a Creta car to oversee the unloading of raw materials. Immediately after parking his vehicle and stepping toward the main gate, three young men riding a single motorcycle cornered him. The trio launched an immediate assault, thrashing Kumar before he could react or call for help. During the brief scuffle, the attackers forcibly took away the two handsets kept in his possession before turning back toward their bike to flee.
Defending With a Tea Container and Pursuit
Despite being taken by surprise, Sanjeev Kumar demonstrated remarkable courage during the encounter. Holding a tea bottle in his hand, he used it to strike at the assailants in self-defense and tried to stave off the attack. As the culprits grabbed the phones and started escaping, Kumar sprinted behind them to intercept their getaway. In the heat of the chase, he slipped and collapsed onto the ground, giving the motorcycle riders enough time to accelerate and disappear from the scene.
Brazen Demeanor Captured on Surveillance
Witness accounts and recorded surveillance from the factory premises revealed the audacious nature of the crime. As the muggers executed the snatching and made their escape, one of the three men was casually humming the tune ‘Dhoom Laka Laka Dhoom Laka Laka’. While the robbers successfully decamped with the iPhone 17 and Samsung Android device, Kumar managed to retain the cash he was carrying at the time. The entire altercation was recorded on external security cameras installed near the entrance.
Allegations of Lax Law Enforcement Response
Following the attack, Sanjeev Kumar approached the Basti Jodhewal police station and submitted a formal written complaint detailing the assault and robbery along with the surveillance footage. The victim has expressed frustration over the investigation, stating that law enforcement authorities have taken no decisive action to apprehend the culprits and have displayed an indifferent approach toward the case.
