J&K Police apprehend weapon snatcher within 24 hours, recovers AK 47 rifle

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JAMMU, JUNE 19: The Jammu Kashmir Police and 4 Rashtriya Rifles in a joint action on Wednesday apprehended a person along with an AK 47 rifle within 24 hours he snatched the weapon from a police personnel in Doda district’s Bhalla area yesterday.

Identified as Mohammad Rafi of Trown in Bhalla tehsil, he had on Tuesday snatched the weapon from a police personnel and fled away.

Upon receiving the information , the Jammu & Kashmir Police of District Doda along with Army 4 RR immediately launched a comprehensive Cordon and search operation, employing advanced tracking techniques and mobilizing multiple units. The accused was tracked down and arrested from forest in higher reaches of Trown area. The stolen weapon was also recovered during the operation, ensuring that it is once again in safe custody.

The accused is currently in custody and undergoing further interrogation and legal action.