A bike rider was allegedly robbed on a highway in Haridwar’s Kankhal Kotwali area after a youth stopped him on the pretext of asking for a matchbox or lighter. Police said the suspects fled with 5,000 in cash and the rider’s mobile phone.

The incident was reported near Gurukul Kangri University on Tuesday night. The rider, Kamil, a resident of Kassaban in Jwalapur, was travelling home from Haridwar when the alleged robbery took place.

How the incident unfolded

According to Kamil’s account, a young man signalled for him to stop near the university. The man asked for a lighter to light a bidi. Kamil handed it over, after which the youth allegedly gave him a bidi and engaged him in conversation.

4 or 5 other youths then allegedly arrived and surrounded him. Kamil told police that the group threatened and intimidated him before taking 5,000 from his pocket and removing his mobile phone.

The suspects allegedly left the area immediately after taking the belongings. Kamil informed the police following the incident.

Police investigation

City Superintendent of Police Deepak Singh said the matter was being investigated. Police are searching for the youths accused of carrying out the robbery.

The available information does not state whether any suspect has been identified, detained or arrested. It also does not report any injury to Kamil.

Conclusion

Police are investigating the alleged highway robbery near Gurukul Kangri University and looking for the 4 or 5 youths accused of taking Kamil’s 5,000 and mobile phone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where did the alleged robbery take place?

It was reported on the highway near Gurukul Kangri University in the Kankhal Kotwali area of Haridwar.

Q. What was allegedly taken from the rider?

The suspects allegedly took 5,000 in cash and a mobile phone.

Q. How was the rider allegedly stopped?

A youth allegedly stopped him by asking for a matchbox or lighter to light a bidi.

Q. How many youths were allegedly involved?

The report alleges that 4 or 5 youths surrounded the rider after the initial interaction.

Q. What action has police taken?

Police have begun an investigation and are searching for those accused.