JAMMU: In a significant action against illegal possession of arms, Jammu Police today apprehended accused person during routine patrolling by the police team of Police Post Narwal.
During routine patrolling by Police Party led by IC PP Narwal at Malik Market, Narwal, opposite Shopper Stop, the police team noticed a person moving under suspicious circumstances. On being approached and subjected to checking, one pistol along with one toka (sharp-edged weapon) was recovered from his possession.
The accused was immediately taken into custody and arrested in accordance with law. The recovered weapons have been seized as per prescribed procedure.
In this regard, a case under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Bahu Fort, and further investigation has been initiated to ascertain the source of the illegal weapons and the accused’s possible involvement in other criminal activities.
The Jammu Police reiterated its commitment to maintaining peace and public safety and stated that strict action will continue against persons involved in illegal possession, carrying, or use of arms and other criminal activities.
Further investigation is underway. Meanwhile, during night patrolling, Police Station Channi Himmat apprehended a person carrying a sharp-edged weapon in the Shamshan Ghat Morh area on the intervening night of August 28/29, 2026.
At about 2320 hours on 28.08.2026, the patrolling police party noticed a suspicious person approaching from the Trikuta Nagar side. On noticing the police naka, the individual attempted to flee but was promptly overpowered and apprehended.
During questioning, the apprehended person disclosed his identity as Akshay Sharma S/o Ved Parkash R/o Ward No. 02, Near Radha Krishan Mandir, Jassore, R.S. Pura, Jammu.
During his personal search, a sharp-edged Toka measuring approximately 18 inches was recovered .
In this regard, FIR No. 243/2026 U/S 4/25 Arms Act has been registered at Police Station Channi Himmat, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the purpose of carrying the weapon and any possible links with other criminal activities.
The prompt action by the patrolling party reflects the commitment of Jammu Police towards maintaining public safety and preventing the movement of illegal weapons.
