Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 23: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a habitual offender involved in a mobile theft case at SMGS Hospital, Jammu. The arrest was made by Police Station City following a swift investigation into a complaint lodged by one Abdul Wahid of Rajouri, whose phone was stolen while it was kept on charge in Ward number 15 of the hospital.
Police said a case under FIR number 57/2025 was registered and a team led by SHO City Inspector Shakti Devi, assisted by SI Mohammad Shabir of PP SMGS, arrested the accused, identified as Nitin Khokhar of Christian Colony, Jammu. They said two mobile phones, including a Realme C31 and a Jio keypad phone, along with a doctor’s fellowship stamp, were recovered from his possession.
“Investigations revealed that Khokhar is a repeat offender previously booked in multiple theft cases registered at Police Station City and GRP Police Station,” police said, adding that he had earlier been arrested but was released on bail by court orders.
Police said his fresh arrest has helped in recovering stolen property and exposing his repeated criminal activities.
Meanwhile, further investigation is underway, they said.
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