jammu: Jammu Police on Monday arrested two wanted criminals and seized illegal arms and ammunition during a surprise checkpoint operation on the Ring Road in the Miran Sahib area.
In a statement, a police spokesperson said, “Three criminals—Rajat Raina alias Rishu, Raghunandan Kesar alias Raghu, and Goura Jatt—had been wanted for firing shots at Swarn Palace, Miran Sahib, during a function. An FIR (No. 27/2025) under sections 109/3(5) BNS and 3/25 of the Arms Act was registered, and an investigation was launched.”
The police set up a surprise checkpoint on the Ring Road in Miran Sahib to apprehend the suspects. “Rajat Raina and Raghunandan Kesar, who were traveling in a Thar vehicle, were arrested. Two pistols, three live rounds, and one empty cartridge were recovered from their possession. The Thar vehicle has also been seized, while the search for Goura Jatt is ongoing,” the statement added.
The arrested individuals are being interrogated to determine their involvement in past crimes and any possible links to organised gangs. Further investigation is underway. (KNO)