Panchkula, Aug. 18 -- Armed miscreants damaged nearly 15 autos in a late-night vandalism spree in Budhanpur village on the intervening night between Saturday and Sunday. According to residents, the incident happened around 3 am, when some miscreants, wielding knives and sticks, smashed windows of autos parked near government school and even targeted an Anganwadi building in the village.

Residents claimed that few CCTV cameras were also uprooted, including those outside houses.

Eyewitnesses alleged the attackers openly threatened locals with weapons when confronted. Some residents alleged that the village has become a hub for criminals. One of the residents said, "Incidents of vandalism and even sword attacks have become common, but poli...