Excelsior Correspondent
POONCH, Apr 28: A notorious criminal has been detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Mendhar area of Poonch and lodged in District Jail Rajouri.
According to Police, the detained individual, Mohd Yousaf, son of Hakim Din, resident of Salwah, Tehsil Mendhar, has a long history of involvement in criminal activities. Several FIRs have been registered against him at Police Station Mendhar, including: FIR No. 129/2018 U/S 353/382 RPC; FIR No. 24/2019 U/S 341/323/147/336/ 382 RPC; FIR No. 217/2024 U/S 109/ 191(2)/ 191(3)/115(2)/307 BNS & 4/25 Arms Act FIR No. 38/2026 U/S 126(2)/ 115(2)/ 191(2)/ 307/ 351(2) BNS.
Despite repeated legal action, the individual continued to engage in unlawful and anti-social activities, disturbing peace and public order in Mendhar and adjoining areas.
Considering his persistent involvement in criminal acts and the potential threat posed to public safety, a dossier was prepared and submitted to the competent authority. Upon due consideration, detention under PSA was approved.
Accordingly, the individual has been detained under PSA and lodged in District Jail Rajouri.
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