SHAHKOT
The Shahkot police have arrested a village miscreant on the charge of snatching woman’s purse.
Investigating officer (IO) Sarwann Singh said that the accused has been identified as Malkit Singh alias Meetu son Balwinder Singh a resident of Bau Pur village.
Tarmesh Kuar wife of Jiwan Ram a resident of Dhando Wal village, complained to the police that she was returning home on November 27 when the accused snatched her purse containing Rs 4000 and important documents.
IO said a case under section 304 (snatching) 317(2) (dishonestly receiving stolen property) of the BNS has been registered against the accused.