Notorious criminal detained under PSA in Rajouri

Jammu, March 23

A notorious criminal was detained under the Public Safety Act in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Saturday.

A dossier of his detention was prepared by the district police office, Rajouri, and submitted to the district magistrate, he said.

The DM ordered his detention under public safety and a team from the Rajouri police station implemented the detention order on Friday, the official said.

Haroon Rashid had been lodged in Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu, he said.

The official said he was involved in seven criminal cases and booked in a number of cases registered in the Rajouri police station.

Senior Superintendent of Police Yougal Manhas said Jammu and Kashmir Police are taking strict action against all those involved in unlawful activities.

He said activities of some more people were under surveillance and action against them would soon be taken. PTI