Ludhiana, Oct. 6 -- A 51-year-old man who runs a free cervical treatment vedic centre in Ludhiana was allegedly intercepted and assaulted by five men before they robbed him of cash, gold rings, mobile phones and other valuables at Madhopuri Chowk late Monday night.

The victim, Gagandeep Jain of Mahavir Jain Colony, said he was returning home on his scooter after finishing work at 10.15 pm. As he reached near Madhopuri Chowk, five men travelling on two motorcycles allegedly intercepted him on his way.

According to Jain, the assailants first threatened him and then attacked him with a blunt weapon. They allegedly snatched two gold rings that he was wearing, besides taking away his wallet and a bag containing Rs.25,000 in cash, two mobile ...