6 accused including 2 juveniles arrested from Haryana

Jammu, May 09: In a significant breakthrough in an armed assault case in a Katra hotel, the Police in Reasi district, while conducting an inter-state operation, apprehended six accused, including two juveniles, from Haryana.

“A team of Police Station Katra arrested 4 accused persons besides it also apprehended 2 Children in Conflict with Law (CICL) from the state of Haryana, in an inter-state operation conducted under the supervision of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Reasi Mukund Tibrewal, thus achieving a breakthrough by successfully cracking a recent armed assault case reported at RK Palace Hotel, JIJ Chowk, Katra,” Police said.

According to Police on May 2, 2026, a group of persons armed with sharp-edged weapons forcibly entered RK Palace Hotel and criminally assaulted one Jaswinder Singh alias Sundri, who sustained serious injuries during the attack.

The injured was immediately shifted to Community Health Centre (CHC) Katra for medical treatment.

In this regard, a case vide FIR No 137/2026 U/S 109, 191(2), 191(3) BNS r/w 4/25 Arms Act was registered at Police Station Katra and investigation was taken up on priority.

Police said that following the commission of the offence, the accused persons fled to the state of Haryana in an attempt to evade arrest.

“Acting swiftly under the close supervision of senior officers, a dedicated team of Police Station Katra launched sustained efforts using Human Intelligence (HUMINT) and technical surveillance, which ultimately led to tracing and apprehension of the accused persons from Haryana. The weapons of offence used in the crime have also been recovered,” Police informed.

The arrested accused have been identified as Akshay, 21, son of Dildar; Sahil, 21, son of Kewal; Suraj, 26, son of Indru and Rahul, 23, son of Ratan Lal, all residents of Serwad Katra.

“Additionally, 2 CICL (juveniles) involved in the case have also been apprehended. Their identities are being withheld in compliance with the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act. Further investigation into the case is in progress. The entire operation was carried out by SHO Katra Ranjeet Singh Rao under the supervision of senior officers,” Police said, reiterating firm commitment towards maintaining peace, public order and ensuring the safety and security of citizens and pilgrims in the holy town of Katra.