JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday apprehended two wanted criminals and seized illegal arms and ammunition during a surprise naka checking operation on ring road in Miran Sahib area of Jammu.
“A credible information was received at Police Station Miran Sahib regarding three Criminals namely Rajat Raina @Rishu, S/o. Pritam Lal Sharma R/o. Haramkund Flour, Tehsil Marh; Raghunandan Kesar @Raghu S/o late Ganesh Lal Sharma, R/o Marh and Goura Jatt who fired some shots at Swarn Palace, Miran Sahib, during a function. After the incident, the trio fled from the spot,” police said in a statement.
In this regard, FIR No. 27/2025 U/S 109/3(5) BNS, 3/25 Arms Act was registered and Investigation taken up.
“Jammu Police team established a surprise naka (checkpoint) on Ring Road in Miran Sahib area to nab the criminals and finally two wanted criminals namely Rajat Raina @Rishu and Raghunandan Kesar @Raghu who were traveling in a Thar vehicle bearing registration No. JK02DA-2525 were apprehended within hours of the Swaran place incident,” the statement said.
“Upon their arrest, two pistols, three live rounds and one empty round were recovered. The Thar vehicle has also been seized in the case. However, the search for Goura Jatt is still ongoing,” the statement said.
“The swift action by Jammu Police has dealt a significant blow to criminal elements operating in the region. The accused are being interrogated to uncover their involvement in past crimes and possible links to organized gangs. Further investigations are underway,” the statement added. — (KIMS)