In one of the biggest e-commerce thefts in India this year, electronic goods worth over ₹1.21 crore, including 221 Apple iPhones, were stolen from a Flipkart logistics truck in Ludhiana district, Punjab. The incident has raised serious concerns about supply chain security in India’s growing e-commerce sector.
The truck, operated by a Gurgaon-based logistics partner of Flipkart, was assigned to deliver more than 11,000 parcels from Haryana to Flipkart’s warehouse in Khanna, Ludhiana. The truck was driven by Nasir, a newly hired resident of Rajasthan, who was accompanied by an assistant. On arrival, the assistant reportedly abandoned the truck and fled. During truck unloading, warehouse staff discovered that 234 parcels, including 221 iPhones and other high-value devices, were missing.
Police suspect the theft was carefully planned to target premium electronics. Following a complaint by the logistics firm, Ludhiana Police registered a case under Sections 379 (theft) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code against the driver and his accomplice.
“Preliminary evidence suggests that both the driver and his helper had prior knowledge of the consignment,” said a police official. Raids are underway across Rajasthan and Haryana to trace the suspects. Investigators are also checking if external collaborators were involved.
The logistics company confirmed it has launched an internal audit and is cooperating with authorities. “A consignment containing premium electronic devices appears to have been deliberately targeted. We are assisting police with GPS data and verification records,” said a company spokesperson. Flipkart has not made a public statement yet, but sources say it has started an internal review to assess procedural gaps and strengthen oversight with logistics partners.
This case highlights the rising risk of insider fraud and vulnerabilities in India’s fast-growing e-commerce network, which handles more than 12 million deliveries daily. Authorities warn that swift arrests and stronger security measures are crucial to restoring trust. The Ludhiana iPhone theft underscores that in today’s digital economy, the biggest risks may not lie in software but in the trucks carrying the products.
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