Mohali: SAS Nagar Police Arrested Four Robbers Involved in Dhakoli Liquor Shop Robbery
Deepak Pareek, SSP SAS Nagar, informed the press about the successful
arrest of four unidentified motorcyclists who carried out a robbery at a Liquor Shop, in
Mamata Enclave, Dhakoli on the night of 01-11-2024. These individuals used illegal
weapons and knives during the robbery and were traced and arrested by SAS Nagar
Police.
SSP Pareek further shared that under the directions of Gaurav
Yadav IPS, DGP Punjab, and Smt. Nilambari Vijay Jagdale IPS, DIG Ropar Range, a team of
CIA Staff and Dhakoli Police Station was tasked to trace the suspects involved in this
robbery. The operation was supervised by Dr.Jyoti Yadav IPS (SP Inv.),Sh. Manpreet Singh
PPS (SP, Rural), Sh. Talwinder Singh PPS (SP, Investigation), and Sh. Jaspinder Singh, PPS
(SP Zirakpur). The team led by Insp. Harminder Singh (CIA Incharge) and Insp. Deepinder
Singh (SHO Dhakoli) utilized both technical and human intelligence to successfully arrest
the four suspects along with weapons used in the robbery.
Case Background
On 02-11-2024, based on the statement of Manoj Kumar, resident of Nawan Pind
Tappian, PS Balachaur, District Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, a case (FIR No. 89 dated 02-11-
2024 under Sections 309(4), 309(6), 311, 109(1), 332(B), 115(2), 3(5) BNS, and Arms Act 25/27-
54-59) was registered at PS Dhakoli. Manoj Kumar, an employee at a Liquor Shopin Mamata
Enclave, Dhakoli, reported that around 11:00 PM on 01-11-2024, three masked individuals
entered the shop, while a fourth person waited outside on a motorcycle. Two suspects
approached Manoj at the counter—one held him from behind and pressed a pistol against his
back, demanding all valuables. Another suspect forcibly took ₹10,000 from the cash drawer.
During the robbery, one of the suspects fired a shot, which struck the wall in the basement.
Hearing the gunshot, Deepak Sandhu, the owner of the establishment, came out to intervene.
The robbers then fired again, hitting Deepak Sandhu in the chest, before fleeing the scene with
weapons. Deepak Sandhu is currently receiving treatment at PGI Chandigarh.
Details of the Arrested Accused
1. Nishant Rana (20 years, resident of Devi Nagar, Panchkula, Haryana) – 12th-grade pass,
unmarried, previously involved in a fraud case registered at PS Chandimandir, Haryana.
Arrested from Sector-1, Panchkula.
2. Manveer (22 years, resident of Old Panchkula, Haryana) – 8th-grade pass, unmarried,
previously involved in an Excise Act case at PS Sector-07, Panchkula. Arrested from
Sector-1, Panchkula.
3. Vishal Kumar alias Karandi (19 years, resident of KharakMangoli, Panchkula, Haryana) –
6th-grade pass, unmarried, previously involved in a brawl case registered at PS Mansa
Devi, Panchkula. Arrested from KharakMangoli, Panchkula.
4. Pankaj alias Nikhil (19 years, resident of KharakMangoli, Panchkula, Haryana) – 10th-
grade pass, unmarried, with no criminal history. Arrested from KharakMangoli,
Panchkula.
Recovered Items
1. Two pistols (.315 bore) with one live cartridge and two empty cartridges.
2. Two knives.
3. Motorcycle used in the crime.
Investigation and Interrogation
During interrogation, the accused confessed to procuring illegal weapons from Uttar
Pradesh with the intent to commit robberies. They are being presented in court today to seek
police remand. Further investigation may reveal their involvement in additional robbery cases.
