Wanted highway robber in police net in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri
Police on Tuesday nabbed a notorious and most wanted highway robber in Thanamandi area of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir.
The arrested person was wanted in as many as 11 criminal cases registered in various police stations of Rajouri, Jammu and Samba districts.
The apprehended accused has been identified as Basharat Mehmood alias Bisha, resident of Nerojal Thanamandi area of Rajouri.
Notably, arrested person is prime accused in a series of high-profile highway robberies, thefts, assaults, attempt to murder and rape charges, and has baffled investigators for months.
Multiple arrest warrants were issued by different courts, clearly manifesting severity and complexity of the criminal activities that he has perpetrated, said the spokesman.
This gang was committing robberies on highways and in parking areas of Jammu, Samba and Rajouri districts, he said.
"This arrest is expected to bring relief to affected public and serve as testament to commitment of law enforcement agencies in pursuing the justice," sources added.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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