Mohali Police Arrest 3 in Mobile Phone Snatching Crackdown

On September 29, 2025, the Mohali police have cracked down on a gang responsible for a series of mobile phone thefts in the city. Three suspects - Sahil Kumar, Vikas Kumar, and Mohammad Monis - have been arrested in connection with the crimes.

The investigation began on September 21, 2025, when a fruit seller named Israr, originally from Aliganj Bareilly, filed a complaint about his phone being snatched while he was at his stall. Following this, the police set up checkpoints and detained two men on a motorcycle, Sahil and Vikas, who confessed to the crime.

During interrogation, the duo revealed that they, along with their accomplice Monis, had carried out multiple snatchings across Mohali. Acting on this information, the police arrested Monis and recovered a total of 20 stolen mobile phones from the three suspects. The accused admitted to selling the snatched phones for Rs 1,500-1,800 to associates, who then resold them at higher prices.

The police have also discovered that the trio were committing these crimes to arrange money for their drug habits, as they all have prior cases related to substance abuse and fights. Further investigation is ongoing to trace the network of buyers and sellers involved in this mobile phone theft racket.