Robber wanted in multiple cases nabbed: Police

Rajouri, Feb 27: Rajouri Police today said that it nabbed a notorious highway robber in Thanamandi. He is wanted in 11 criminal cases registered in various police stations of District Rajouri, Jammu and Samba.

He was identified as Basharat Mehmood @ Bisha son of Mohammad Kabir resident of Nerojal Thanamandi area of District Rajouri.

The arrested accused person is prime accused in a series of high-profile highway robberies, theft, assault, attempt to murder and rape charges and has baffled investigators for months, police said.

Multiple arrest warrants were issued by different Hon’ble Courts clearly manifesting the severity and complexity of the criminal activities that he has perpetrated.

This infamous gang was committing robberies on Highway and in parking areas of Districts Jammu, Samba and Rajouri. This arrest is expected to bring relief to the affected public and serve as testament to the commitment of law enforcement agencies in pursuing the justice, police said.