After cyber criminals started targeting district police heads to extort money in their names from junior officials, a probe was initiated into the matter. During investigation, it was found that cyber criminals operated from Nigeria, Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh) and Maharashtra.
Cyber criminals have targeted Commissioner of Police (CP) Kaustubh Sharma by creating his fake WhatsApp ID. The imposter has also put the image of the top cop on WhatsApp and demanded money from officials of the Ludhiana Commissionerate.
In a step towards turning tech-savvy, the Ludhiana Police Commissionerate has launched a new website with citizen interface and real-time updates on various public-related issues, besides provision for several services, which earlier required a visit to the police station.
With the arrest of four persons, the Ludhiana Commissionerate solved a major bank robbery occurred at the Punjab National Bank (PNB) branch in Detwal village within 48 hours. Kuldeep, who is working as a peon at the bank, turned out to be the main conspirator in the case.
Under a sustained campaign to check activities of anti-social elements, especially those indulging in and promoting gang culture, the Ludhiana Commissionerate Police have arrested 15 gangsters and 37 proclaimed offenders (POs) with a cache of arms and ammunition during the past two months.