Jammu: Police on Tuesday detained two alleged criminals under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Jammu and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
According to a police spokesperson, Tajinder Singh alias “Happy”, a resident of Simbal Camp in Jammu, was booked under the PSA and lodged in Poonch district jail.
“Singh is a hardcore criminal with a history of violent and heinous offences. Despite multiple arrests and legal actions, he has continued his involvement in criminal activities, showing utter disregard for the law. His detention was necessary to maintain public order and prevent further offences,” the spokesperson said.
Multiple FIRs have been registered against Singh for his involvement in various criminal acts, the official added.
In a separate case, Saleem Javed, a resident of Zewar village in Kishtwar, was also detained under the PSA and shifted to Kot Bhalwal Jail in Jammu.
“Javed was identified as a key supplier of drugs to youth in Kishtwar. His repeated involvement in narcotics cases made his detention essential to curb his illegal activities and protect the youth from drug abuse,” the spokesperson said.
Meanwhile, police also arrested a notorious drug peddler, Murad Ali, from the Miran Sahib area of Jammu and recovered 29.60 grams of heroin from his possession.
A case under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered against him, and further investigation is underway, the spokesperson added.
