Jammu & Kashmir: The Samba Police Criminal Network investigation has led to the arrest of six accused after police uncovered an alleged organized crime network operating across Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab. According to police, the group allegedly engaged in extortion and other criminal activities while maintaining links with jailed gangster Rohit Kumar alias Makhan.
Police also claimed that the alleged network surfaced during the investigation into the recent Chandigarh firing case. Following coordinated raids, officers arrested the suspects and recovered a cache of illegal weapons, ammunition, and cash.
Six Accused Arrested During Police Operation
As part of the Samba Police Criminal Network investigation, officers arrested six accused during a series of raids.
Police identified the accused as:
- Amit Kumar alias Sharabi
- Ajay Kumar
- Manik Sanhotra
- Vivek Mehra
- Sunny Mehra
- Aryan Sharma
According to investigators, Amit Kumar alias Sharabi is among the key accused linked to the Chandigarh firing case. However, the investigation is still underway, and the allegations have not been tested in court.
Police Allege Links to Jailed Gangster
Investigators alleged that the accused operated under the instructions of jailed gangster Rohit Kumar alias Makhan.
Police claimed the alleged network coordinated criminal activities in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir. Furthermore, investigators are examining possible links with other organized crime groups active in the region.
Officials said the investigation aims to identify additional suspects and uncover the full extent of the alleged network.
Weapons and Cash Recovered
During the operation, police recovered several weapons and other items after questioning the accused.
The seized items include:
- One AK-47 magazine
- Thirty-eight AK-47 cartridges
- Ten pistol cartridges
- Two country-made pistols
- One country-made katta
- One sharp-edged weapon (Toka)
- ₹18,000 in cash
According to police, the recovered items could provide important evidence in the ongoing investigation.
Two Accused Handed Over to Chandigarh Police
Police confirmed that Sunny Mehra and Aryan Sharma had already been arrested in connection with the investigation.
Authorities later handed both accused over to Chandigarh Police for further questioning in a separate criminal case. Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies continue to coordinate their investigation across state borders.
Raids Continue to Track Other Suspects
The Samba Police Criminal Network investigation remains active.
Police officials said teams are conducting raids to locate other suspected members of the alleged gang. They also aim to dismantle the wider network involved in organized crime and extortion.
Furthermore, officials believe close coordination between police forces in different states will help prevent similar criminal activities in the future.
Overall, the latest operation highlights the growing cooperation between law enforcement agencies in tackling organized crime. As the investigation progresses, police expect to uncover more information about the alleged criminal network and its activities across multiple states.
Key Points of the news:
- Samba Police arrested six accused after uncovering an alleged criminal network operating in Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab.
- Police alleged the network worked under the directions of jailed gangster Rohit Kumar alias Makhan.
- Investigators recovered AK-47 ammunition, country-made pistols, a katta, and ₹18,000 in cash.
- Two accused have been handed over to Chandigarh Police for further investigation.
- Police continue raids to identify and arrest other suspected members of the alleged network.
