Ludhiana, April 20 -- A man allegedly driving a stolen car damaged multiple vehicles and injured a motorcyclist in a residential lane of Preet Nagar on Sunday morning, triggering panic among residents.

The accused, identified as Love, 35, a resident of the locality, allegedly sped through the narrow lane while attempting to flee, hitting parked vehicles and a motorcycle. The injured biker was taken to a hospital, while several residents had a narrow escape.

Eyewitnesses gave varying accounts of the incident.

Some residents claimed the driver was being chased by police, prompting him to drive recklessly. Police, however, said the accused had an altercation with locals who were trying to stop him.

According to the police, the accused go...