Ludhiana, Feb. 1 -- The Dehlon police registered a case five days after a scooter stolen from an 85-year-old retired teacher was used in a snatching case, officials said.

They said unidentified accused had pushed the elderly man, Malkit Singh from Alamgir village, and fled with the scooter, the victim's mobile phone and some cash.

The incident happened on January 26 near Kaind Canal in Alamgir village.

The first-information report (FIR) was registered following a statement by Malkit Singh.

According to Malkeet Singh's son Satinder Singh, a non-resident Indian (NRI) from Toronto, Canada, he recently visited India to see his father.

He said his father is passionate about gardening and frequently goes to buy seeds and plants. On the day...