Jammu Kashmir Police Arrest Three Gangsters Wanted by Delhi Police | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested three alleged gangsters wanted by Delhi Police during an operation in the Lakhanpur area of Kathua district, officials said.

Police described the arrests as a significant breakthrough against interstate criminal networks operating across different regions.

According to officials, the accused had been absconding for a considerable period and were on the radar of Delhi Police in connection with multiple criminal cases. Acting on specific inputs, Lakhanpur Police launched an operation and succeeded in apprehending the trio.

The identities of the accused were not disclosed immediately.

Officials said the arrested persons were allegedly involved in criminal activities and were wanted by Delhi Police for investigation in multiple cases.

The operation was carried out amid heightened surveillance and checking along the Lakhanpur corridor, which serves as a key entry point into Jammu and Kashmir.

Police sources said coordination between Jammu and Kashmir Police and Delhi Police played a crucial role in tracking the movement of the accused and effecting their arrest.

Senior police officials termed the operation a major success, stating that it reflected growing coordination between law enforcement agencies in tackling organised crime and fugitive networks.

The accused are expected to be handed over to the concerned authorities after completion of legal formalities.

Officials said further investigation is underway to determine whether the accused had links with other criminal modules or had used Jammu and Kashmir as a transit or hideout location. [KNT]