Gunfire in Langotian: Criminal Shoots at Police, One Injured in Jammu
||Black and White Digital News ||
||Parvinder Singh January 31,2025 ||
JAMMU: In a shocking incident in Langotian, Chak Alawal, a firing took place, leaving one person injured. The victim, Paramjeet Kumar alias Jungi (32), son of Devi Dass, a resident of Dhrapta, R.S. Pura, sustained a firearm injury at Kotli Mian Fateh, Miran Sahib and was rushed to GMC Jammu for treatment.
Police’s Brave Chase and Criminal’s Background:
Displaying remarkable courage, SHO Miran Sahib, Jai Paul Sharma, known for his determination, led a chase to apprehend the armed assailant. However, in a dramatic turn of events, the criminal—who has a history of violent offenses—opened fire on the police party.
The accused is a notorious criminal with multiple FIRs registered across various police stations, including Satwari, R.S. Pura, Bishnah, and Miran Sahib. He had previously been booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in 2018 and again in 2023. His criminal record includes involvement in serious offenses, with cases registered under various IPC sections and the Arms Act.
Criminal History: A Trail of Offenses:
The accused has a long history of criminal activities, with the following FIRs registered against him:
• FIR No. 78/2011 (Police Station Miran Sahib)
• FIR No. 174/2014 (Police Station R.S. Pura)
• FIR No. 43/2015 (Police Station R.S. Pura)
• FIR No. 38/2015 (Police Station R.S. Pura)
• FIR No. 154/2017 (Police Station R.S. Pura)
• FIR No. 10/2018 (Police Station R.S. Pura)
Additionally, FIR No. 87/2023, which pertains to an incident on June 1, 2023, involving charges under Sections 458/323/382 IPC and 4/25 Arms Act, is still under investigation.
Growing Concern Over Gang Wars and Armed Criminals in Jammu:
This incident raises serious concerns about how criminals continue to access firearms and narcotics despite being booked under stringent laws like the Public Safety Act (PSA). The emergence of gang wars in Jammu poses a significant threat to public safety, leaving citizens worried about law and order.
The people of Jammu have widely appreciated the swift action of SHO Jai Paul Sharma and his team for their efforts in tackling criminals. However, the bigger question remains—how do these criminals continue to procure weapons?
Call for Stronger Action:
Residents are urging the police and administration to take strict action against organized crime, eliminate illegal arms supply, and restore a crime-free environment in Jammu. The authorities now face mounting pressure to dismantle these criminal networks before the situation escalates further.
The incident highlights the urgent need for a crackdown on rising criminal activities and the importance of strengthening intelligence networks to curb the spread of illegal weapons and narcotics in the region.
