Yamunanagar Police Tighten Festive Security; Arrest Two Vehicle Theft Accused and Nab Seven-Year Absconder

YAMUNANAGAR: Yamunanagar District Police have intensified security arrangements in market areas for the festive season while continuing action against vehicle theft and wanted criminals. The district police have also issued a cyber safety advisory for children and parents, urging them to remain alert to online fraud and unsafe digital interactions.

Police Step Up Market Patrolling for Festive Season

Superintendent of Police Kamaldeep Goyal has directed police teams to maintain heightened vigilance in crowded market areas. Foot patrolling, checking at important points and surveillance have been intensified to help shoppers and traders carry out their activities in a safe environment.

Police personnel are conducting regular rounds and interacting with shopkeepers and members of the public. The department has appealed to traders and residents to cooperate with the police, remain alert and promptly report suspicious activity. Plainclothes personnel and checking teams are also being deployed as part of the security arrangements.

Anti Vehicle Theft Cell Arrests Two Accused

The Anti Vehicle Theft Cell of Yamunanagar Police has arrested Sajan, son of Husan Lal, and Ravi alias Kalia, son of Santosh Kumar, both residents of village Sudail, in connection with vehicle theft incidents.

According to police, a motorcycle was stolen from outside Civil Hospital, Yamunanagar, on November 1. An Activa scooter was also reported stolen from outside the bus stand on September 23. The investigation led to the arrest of the two accused. The team was headed by Rajesh Kumar and included ASI Anil, Husan, Sumit, Yogesh and Naresh.

The accused were produced before the court and sent to judicial custody. Police said further investigation in the cases is underway.

SP Kamaldeep Goyal Issues Cyber Safety Advisory for Children

Yamunanagar Police have urged children and parents to exercise caution while using online games and social media platforms. The advisory warns about fraudsters offering free game rewards, coins or other attractive benefits to obtain personal information or access accounts.

Children have been advised not to share their name, address, phone number, passwords, photographs or other personal details with unknown people online. They should avoid suspicious links and not trust offers promising free rewards in exchange for account information.

Parents have been asked to monitor children’s online activity, discuss safe internet practices and use parental controls wherever appropriate. Children should inform a trusted adult if they receive suspicious messages, face pressure from an unknown person or encounter anything that makes them uncomfortable.

Proclaimed Offender Arrested After Seven Years

The Proclaimed Offender Staff of Yamunanagar Police has arrested Amit Kumar alias Chiku, son of Kishan Chand and resident of village Kathwala, who had been absconding for around seven years. The court had declared him a proclaimed offender.

The team was led by Inspector Jagbir Singh and included ASI Ashwini, Head Constable Sandeep, Mahavir, Rajat and Bharti. The accused was produced before the court and sent to judicial custody.

Yamunanagar Police said the district-wide drive against wanted persons and criminal activity is continuing. Residents have been appealed to cooperate with security measures and share credible information about suspicious activity through appropriate channels.