JAMMU: Jammu Police have detained a habitual bovine smuggling accused under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA), 1978, as part of preventive measures to maintain public order.
The detenue, identified as Hamid Mohd, son of Hussain Mohd and a resident of Truta Phalla in Akhnoor tehsil of Jammu district, was detained under an order issued by the District Magistrate, Jammu. The order was executed by Police Station Akhnoor, and he has been lodged in District Jail Bhaderwah.
According to police, 10 FIRs were registered against him in criminal cases between 2017 and 2023, including cases related to bovine smuggling.
Police said Police Station Akhnoor prepared a detailed dossier based on his alleged criminal antecedents and inputs regarding activities considered prejudicial to public order. The competent authority subsequently issued the detention order.
Jammu Police reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace, public order and security, stating that lawful action would continue against individuals whose activities are considered a threat to public peace and tranquillity.
