Jammu, March 19: Jammu Police, South Zone, continuing its sustained drive against crime and reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding public infrastructure, has successfully solved a theft case involving Smart City surveillance equipment.
On 28 February 2026, batteries and other vital components were stolen from Smart City CCTV installations at prominent locations, including Asia Chowk, Bikram Chowk, and Amphalla Chowk. The theft severely disrupted surveillance and traffic monitoring systems across these areas. In this regard, FIR No. 60/2026 under Sections 305 and 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered at Police Station Gandhi Nagar, Jammu.
Acting swiftly, a dedicated police team was constituted under the leadership of Inspector Jaipaul Sharma, SHO Police Station Gandhi Nagar. The team, comprising PSI Nadeem Akram, PSI Arun Thakyal, ASI Pintoo Kumar, and SPO Rashpaul Kumar, worked under the close supervision of SDPO South Sh. Kuljeet Singh and SP South Sh. Dr. Ajay Sharma, with overall supervision of SSP Jammu.
Utilizing a combination of technical surveillance, CCTV footage analysis, and human intelligence, the team successfully apprehended two accused—Himanshu Gill alias “Badaa Prince” and his associate Prince Sharma. Preliminary investigation revealed that Himanshu Gill is a habitual offender with multiple cases registered against him across various police stations in Jammu and adjoining districts.
On the disclosure of the accused, police recovered 18 stolen batteries, marking a significant step towards restoring the Smart City surveillance network.
This successful operation underscores the effective integration of modern technology with proactive policing. Further investigation is underway to identify additional associates and recover any remaining stolen property.
This achievement reflects the dedication, professionalism, and proactive policing of Jammu Police, South Zone, underscoring their commitment to public safety, prompt justice, and maintaining citizens’ trust. The case demonstrates the alertness, strategic approach, and relentless efforts of the police in combating crime, sending a strong message that criminal activities will be swiftly detected and punished.
Jammu Police, South Zone Cracks Smart City Theft Case, Recovers 18 Stolen Batteries
