Panchkula police have arrested Deepak Kumar, alias Deepu, the alleged mastermind of a highway robbery gang. The gang reportedly lured motorists by offering a lift, then robbed, blackmailed, and extorted them. Police claim the gang is involved in over 53 incidents across Panchkula, Mohali, and Ambala, using a female accomplice as bait. Kumar, with a history of 19 criminal cases, was apprehended after a truck driver's complaint. He was remanded for recovery of looted items and weapons.