Ludhiana, Aug. 20 -- A gang behind a series of tyre thefts from cars parked in residential streets has been busted and five members have been arrested, Ludhiana police said on Tuesday. As many as 31 stolen tyres, along with a Hyundai Verna car used in the crimes, have been seized.

The arrested accused have been identified as Gurjeet Singh, Shivraj Singh, Manoj Kumar alias Amit, Balwinder Singh alias Jashan, and Mandeep Singh alias Deepu-all residents of Amritsar. Notably, Jashan and Deepu are scrap dealers who allegedly bought the stolen tyres.

Deputy commissioner of police (DCP city) Rupinder Singh said the gang had been active in Ludhiana for the past month. "The accused conducted recces in residential colonies, marking new cars and S...