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Police Seize Audi as Manhunt Intensifies for Ludhiana Hit-and-Run Driver

Authorities are verifying ownership records, analyzing CCTV footage, pursuing leads to identify the suspected intoxicated driver behind the deadly crash.

Police officials inspecting the Audi car after the incident in Jamalpur, Ludhiana, on Sunday. (HT Photo)
Ludhiana Audi Accident | Image: X
Ludhiana Audi Hit-and-Run | Image: Republic
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Overview

  • A Chandigarh-registered Audi plowed into street vendor Prem Shah on Bhamian Road on June 29, killing him and injuring Rajesh Kumar, Harpal Singh and Jashanpreet Singh.
  • Police have impounded the vehicle, recovered documents and launched a manhunt expected to yield arrests soon.
  • Investigators suspect the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs and fled the scene in a Maruti Swift allegedly called in advance.
  • Ownership records point to Jastejveer Singh of Samrala but police say the transfer was never officially completed and are verifying documents.
  • The injured remain hospitalized as authorities continue examining CCTV footage and pursuing evidence of any accomplices.