Jammu police have successfully apprehended a man accused of rape who had been at large for approximately seven years after escaping from police custody. The arrest followed an extensive search operation conducted across the Jammu region. In a separate development, a habitual drug offender has been detained in Kishtwar under stringent legal provisions.
The individual, identified as Tousef Ahmed, a resident of Reasi district, had initially evaded law enforcement in 2019. His capture in Jammu marks a significant breakthrough for the police, who had been actively pursuing him. Information reaching Tahir Rihat suggests that Ahmed was wanted in connection with a serious case involving the abduction and rape of a woman. During his time on the run, the accused reportedly went to considerable lengths to avoid detection, including allegedly assuming a false identity and utilizing a forged identification card under the alias Mohd Sahil. A dedicated police team, through persistent investigation, managed to track his movements, leading to his eventual arrest.
In another significant operation, the Udhampur district police arrested an absconder named Des Raj. He was wanted in a decade-old case registered under various sections of the law, including those pertaining to intent to provoke a breach of the peace, in the Rehmbal area of the district. Warrants for his arrest had been issued by the district mobile magistrate of Udhampur on April 11, 2016, after he was declared an absconder.
Furthermore, a notorious drug peddler, identified as Haris Hussain, was taken into preventive detention in Kishtwar district. He has been lodged in Bhaderwah district jail under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act. Police sources indicate that Hussain was a key supplier of narcotics within Kishtwar town. His repeated involvement in drug-peddling activities was brought to light during ongoing investigations, prompting the authorities to invoke the stringent provisions of the PIT-NDPS Act for his detention.
The crackdown on criminal elements also saw the arrest of another alleged drug peddler, Neetan Kapoor, from Dharamkot village in Billawar, Kathua district, on Monday. Authorities recovered approximately 9 grams of heroin from his possession at the time of his apprehension. This arrest is part of a broader effort by law enforcement to curb the drug trade in the region.
Additionally, a bovine smuggler, identified as Murad Ali, also known by the alias ‘Fajji’ and a resident of Marallian, was arrested in the Miran Sahab area of Jammu. Ali had been evading arrest for several months. He is reportedly wanted in connection with an attack on a police team that occurred in April, resulting in injuries to two police personnel. Ali and his associates are alleged to have assaulted the team, and he had been absconding since the incident. The arrest of Ali is seen as a step towards bringing those responsible for the attack on law enforcement officers to justice.
These arrests underscore the ongoing efforts by the Jammu and Kashmir police to maintain law and order and combat various forms of crime, including sexual offenses, drug trafficking, and smuggling. The prolonged manhunt for Tousef Ahmed highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in apprehending individuals who have managed to evade capture for extended periods. The application of stringent laws like the PIT-NDPS Act demonstrates the authorities’ commitment to tackling the menace of drug trafficking with firm measures. The Udhampur arrest of Des Raj signifies the persistent pursuit of justice, even in cases that have remained unresolved for a considerable duration. The successful apprehension of Murad Ali also indicates a focus on ensuring the safety of police personnel and bringing to account those who resort to violence against them.
Tahir Rihat (also known as Tahir Bilal) is an independent journalist, activist, and digital media professional from the Chenab Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India. He is best known for his work as the Online Editor at The Chenab Times.
Leave a Reply