Man held with illegal revolver in Samba
02/08/2026
JAMMU, Aug 1: Police on Saturday arrested an alleged criminal in Samba district and recovered an illegal revolver from his possession, an official said.
Munna Singh, a resident of Sohal village in Akhnoor who is currently living in Samba, was heading towards KikriMorh from Data Talab when a police patrolling party spotted him moving under suspicious circumstances near JDA Colony in the Bari Brahmana area, a police spokesperson said.
On noticing the police team, Singh allegedly attempted to flee but was chased and apprehended by the personnel, the spokesperson said.
During his personal search, police recovered a revolver from his possession. He failed to produce any valid licence or legal authorisation for carrying the firearm, the spokesperson added.
A case under the relevant provisions of the Arms Act has been registered at Bari Brahmana police station, and further investigation is underway.
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