4 robbery cases cracked, 2 held

Chandigarh: The police claimed to have solved four robbery cases with the arrest of two miscreants. At least 12 mobile phones, three wallets and a motorcycle were seized from their possession. The police claimed the suspects, identified as Manni (24) and Mohit (20), alias Mohni, both residents of Fatehgarh Sahib, had targeted at least 10 persons since January 1. A city court sent them to three-day police custody. TNS

Phone snatched from doctor

Mohali: Three unidentified bike-borne youths allegedly snatched a phone from a Sector 70-based doctor on January 15. Victim Amandeep Kaur of Sector 12, Panchkula, called the police helpline from a shop. A case has been registered. TNS

Cops remove illegal vendors

Panchkula: The police on Wednesday held a special drive against encroachments and street vendors. Teams from Sectors 5, 14, 20, Chandimandir and Mansa Devi Complex police stations, along with HSVP officials, removed roadside vendors. Police officials said vendors hindered traffic movement in the city. TNS

IMTECH observes foundation day

Chandigarh: The Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) organised several events to celebrate its 40th foundation day on Wednesday. PU Vice-Chancellor Prof Renu Vig delivered a lecture on ‘Impact of Technology on Society’. TNS