On March 20, 2026, police in Shimla began investigating a complaint filed by Aryan Chauhan, a resident of Nav Vihar, alleging that three suspects tried to rob him and demand ransom near Tarapur Road. The suspects reportedly exited a vehicle with registration number HP 58A-1965 during the incident.
Authorities conducted a thorough inspection of the crime scene, analyzing physical, digital, and technical evidence along with nearby CCTV footage. Investigators discovered that the vehicle used in the crime was recovered from Mashobra on the same day. However, the suspects had deliberately removed its chassis number, engine number, and other identification marks. The number plate on the vehicle was also found to be fake.
Following in-depth analysis of CCTV and technical evidence, the police identified the accused. On March 23, 2026, two suspects were arrested: Charanjit Singh, 48, son of Preetam Singh, resident of Krodi Mal Building, Main Bazaar, Sanjauli, and Tashi Negi, 45, son of late Sunder Singh, resident of VPO Narkanda, Tehsil Kumarsain.
Police stated that the accused had attempted to conceal their identity by tampering with the vehicle’s identifiers. The investigation is ongoing, and further action will be taken as the case progresses.
