Jammu, Dec 15,: Jammu Police have traced and arrested two main accused within hours in connection with the attack on a Sub-Inspector at Gurrah Morh area of the city.
Officials said that on the evening of Dec 14, Sub-Inspector Nitin Khajuria, Investigating Officer at Police Station Bakshi Nagar, was intercepted and attacked by a group of assailants while on duty. The attackers allegedly used a sharp-edged weapon and also brandished a pistol, leaving the officer injured.
The injured Sub-Inspector was immediately shifted to the Government Medical College Jammu, where he is undergoing treatment.
Following the incident, police registered FIR No. 158/2025 at Police Station Bakshi Nagar under relevant sections of law. Multiple special teams were constituted to trace the accused.
Police said that based on technical surveillance and human intelligence, the accused were tracked to the Nikki Tawi area. During an attempt to flee under cover of darkness, two accused identified as Rishab and Munna D fell down and sustained injuries. Both were arrested on the spot and later shifted to GMC Jammu under police custody for medical treatment.
Police said investigations are continuing and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the remaining two absconding accused involved in the attack. [KNT]
