SPO deserted with weapon, accomplice arrested

JAMMU: Police have arrested the Special Police Officer and his accomplice along with stolen rifle in Kishtwar district.

“Police in a joint operation with troops of 11 RR in Marwah area has tracked down the absconding SPO of police station Marwah who fled away two days back after stealing the AK-47 of a constable to join the militant ranks,” Abrar Ahmed, SSP Kishtwar here said on Monday.

He said that on January 20, SPO namely Mohammad Yaseen, posted in Police Station Marwah deserted after stealing the AK-47 service weapon of one constable Mushtaq Ahmed of Police Station Marwah and left into Nowapachi forests to join militant ranks. (AGENCIES)