Ludhiana, March 4 -- The Machhiwara police busted a phone-snatching and theft gang with the arrest of four accused, officials said, adding that they recovered 19 stolen mobile phones and a motorcycle from the accused.

Samrala deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Tarlochan Singh said one Harjinder Singh, a resident of Hiyatpur, filed a complaint stating that his mobile phone was stolen from a bag hanging on his motorcycle.

The DSP said investigations led to the arrest of two brothers -- identified as Arjan Kumar and Akshay, both residents of Hiyatpur. Police found that the duo was involved in multiple incidents of thefts and snatchings in the Focal Point area. Police recovered 14 stolen mobile phones from their possession, DSP Singh add...