Jammu, May 14: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday detained an alleged gangster under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Samba for his involvement in unlawful possession of weapons and narcotics-related offences, officials said.
The police identified the accused as Pritam Singh alias Sethi, a resident of Jerda village in Ramgarh tehsil of Samba.
According to the officials, the action was taken by Samba Police, following the accused’s repeated involvement in criminal activities across Samba, Jammu and Kathua districts.
They said that the accused is associated with the ‘Royal gang’ and was allegedly involved in a series of violent crimes, unlawful possession of weapons and narcotics-related offences, posing a serious threat to public peace and order.
Singh had a long criminal history and was named in multiple FIRs registered at police stations in Ramgarh, Vijaypur, Rajbagh, Gandhi Nagar, R S Pura, Bishnah, Kahna Chak and Ghagwal between 2016 and 2025, the police said.
The cases include charges related to attempt to murder, assault, rioting, criminal conspiracy, illegal possession of arms and offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, they said.
“Despite repeated legal action, the accused continued to indulge in criminal activities, creating fear and insecurity among the public,” they said.
Following the issuance of a formal detention order by the District Magistrate, the accused was booked and detained under the Public Safety Act and shifted to District Jail Bhaderwah, officials added.
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