On the run, Samba rape accused caught

Jammu, December 1o A man accused of raping a woman was arrested in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, the police said. Shambu Ram, a resident of Bazigar Basti Swankha morh Vijaypur, was on the run after a...

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Updated At : 11:49 AM Dec 11, 2023 IST

Jammu, December 1o

A man accused of raping a woman was arrested in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, the police said. Shambu Ram, a resident of Bazigar Basti Swankha morh Vijaypur, was on the run after a case of rape was recently registered against him following a complaint by the victim, a police spokesman said.

After concerted efforts, police was successful in tracing and arresting the accused from Vijaypur, he said.

Meanwhile, the police have arrested a drug peddler, Dharminder Singh, from Sarore and recovered heroin worth over Rs 20,000 from his possession.

In another case, the police arrested Dhuni Chand, accused of causing death of a woman due to negligent driving, from Vijaypur area.

SSS Benam Tosh said the police are making all efforts to arrest those involved in heinous crimes.

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