2 Arrested for Attack on Sub-Inspector in Jammu

Jammu, Dec 15: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two accused in connection with the attack on a Sub-Inspector in the Gurha Morh area of the city, officials said on Monday.

The incident occurred on Sunday evening when Sub-Inspector Nitin Khajuria, posted as Investigating Officer at Police Station Bakshi Nagar, was intercepted and assaulted by a group of six to seven persons, including Rishab and Munna D. The assailants allegedly attacked the officer with a sharp-edged weapon and also brandished a pistol.

The injured Sub-Inspector was immediately rushed to Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, where he is undergoing treatment.

Following the incident, police registered FIR No. 158/2025 under relevant sections of law at Police Station Bakshi Nagar and constituted special teams to track down the attackers.

Acting on a combination of technical surveillance and human intelligence, police teams traced the accused to the Nikki Tawi area. Officials said that while attempting to flee under the cover of darkness, Rishab and Munna D fell and sustained injuries.

Both accused were subsequently arrested and shifted to GMC Jammu for medical treatment, officials added.

Police said further investigation is underway and efforts are being intensified to identify and apprehend the remaining accused involved in the attack.