JAMMU — Police on Sunday recovered a country-made pistol from a man during an operation in the Jewel area of Jammu, officials said.
The accused, identified as Anil Kumar Sharma, son of Romesh Chand and a resident of Gurha Kalyal in Ramkot tehsil of Kathua district, was apprehended from a public toilet complex opposite MAM Stadium, they said.
During the operation, police recovered a country-made pistol from his possession, officials said.
The police have initiated legal proceedings and further investigation is underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the recovery and the purpose for which the firearm was allegedly being carried.
Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses. — (KIMS)