Diplomat Correspondent
Jammu: DD, Police today claimed to have arrested two persons, who were involved in snatching and recovered the snatched gold ornaments from their possession.
Addressing a press conference here, the police informed that on June 4, 2025, a shocking chain snatching incident occurred in Durga Nagar, Chinore, causing fear and concern among local residents.
“Two unidentified individuals on a scooty brazenly snatched a gold chain worth lakhs from a woman while she was waiting for her children near a school bus stop,” the police, quoting the incident stated.
During the day light snatching, the police said that the accused also brandished a sharp-edged weapon (toka) to intimidate the victim before fleeing.
To avoid detection, the suspects wore helmets and had deliberately removed the scooty’s number plate. The scooty was later found abandoned in an isolated location in Janipur, police added.
Acting swiftly, SP Rural Jammu, Brijesh Sharma formed a dedicated investigation team led by SDPO Domana, SHO Domana, and the In-Charge Police Post (ICPP) Chinore. Under close supervision, the team conducted a comprehensive investigation, analyzing footage from over 300-400 CCTV cameras and utilizing technical intelligence.
Their efforts led to the identification and arrest of two accused namely Ajit Sharma, Tirth Ram, resident of Janipur Disco Road, and Sahil Khan, son of Khurshid Ahmed, resident of Kamini Market, Nagrota.
Following their arrest, the team recovered the gold chain worth lakhs and the weapon (toka) used in the crime. Additionally, two vehicles involved in the incident were seized a scooty bearing registration number JK02-BM- 4397 reportedly stolen from the Jurisdiction of Police Station Janipur. Similarly, another auto registration number JK02-DP-6417 used during the commission of the crime.
Moreover, with regard to the public parade, it is clarified that both the accused were taken for recovery and other legal formalities.
The successful resolution of the case in a short span has been widely appreciated by the local community.
