Striking a major blow to organized crime, Jalandhar Rural Police has arrested two hardcore criminals, including a father-son duo involved in multiple armed robberies, with the recovery of three sophisticated weapons and stolen property worth several lakhs, said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh, here on Tuesday.
The arrested accused have been identified as Raj Kumar son of Sucha Ram and his son Rajveer alias Rohit, both residents of Saidpur Jhiri, Police Station Shahkot, District Jalandhar. Police teams have recovered three pistols of 30 bore and 32 bore along with 25 live rounds, nine mobile phones, one smart watch, and gold ornaments weighing six tolas from their possession.
SSP Khakh said that following a tip-off, a team from CIA staff of Jalandhar Rural led by Sub-Inspector Amandeep Verma, under the supervision of SP Investigation Mrs. Jasroop Kaur IPS and DSP Investigation Mr. Sarvanjit Singh, laid a special naka near village Udhowal in the jurisdiction of Police Station Mehtpur and successfully arrested the accused.Upon searching them, one 32-bore pistol, 2 live rounds, and 2 mobile phones were recovered.
Following further interrogation, the police raided another location in Pratapura and recovered 2 more pistols, 23 live rounds, 7 mobile phones, a smartwatch, and 6 tolas of gold ornaments. He said that preliminary investigations have revealed that the accused Rajveer alias Rohit, who is a drug addict, along with his father Raj Kumar, had been actively involved in armed robberies and night-time thefts.
The accused would enter houses at night and rob passersby at gunpoint, threatening them to hand over mobile phones, cash, and valuables," said SSP Khakh.The SSP Khakh further added that during interrogation, the accused disclosed they had procured the weapons from one Sharanjit Singh alias Sonu son of Bahadur Singh, resident of Saidpur Jhiri.
"Police teams are conducting raids to arrest Sharanjit Singh, who is the main supplier of illegal weapons to these criminals," he added.In this regard, a case FIR No. 13 dated 22.01.2025 has been registered under sections 305(A), 309(3) BNS and sections 25-54-59 of the Arms Act at Police Station Mehtpur.
PROFILE OF ARRESTED ACCUSED
1. RAJ KUMAR @ SHOOTER
- Son of Sucha Ram
- Resident of Saidpur Jhiri, PS Shahkot
- Key Conspirator
- Actively involved in armed robberies
- Expert in handling illegal weapons
- Main accused in multiple cases of theft and robbery
2. RAJVEER @ ROHIT
- Son of Raj Kumar
- Resident of Saidpur Jhiri, PS Shahkot
- History-sheeter with multiple cases
- Drug addict who turned to violent crimes
- Previously involved in four criminal cases:
*FIR 13/2025 PS Mehtpur (Arms Act)*
*FIR 74/2021 PS Shahkot (Armed Robbery)*
*FIR 76/2021 PS Shahkot (Criminal Conspiracy)*
*FIR 207/2023 PS Shahkot (House Breaking)*
RECOVERIES
Total recovery worth several lakhs, including:
* Three sophisticated pistols (30 bore and 32 bore)
* Twenty-five live rounds
* Nine high-end mobile phones
* Premium smart watch
* Gold ornaments weighing six tolas
MODUS OPERANDI
* Conducted reconnaissance of targets in rural areas
* Used sophisticated weapons to threaten victims
* Specialized in night-time operations
* Maintained network for disposing stolen property
* Continuously acquired illegal weapons to expand operations
The Jalandhar Rural Police remains committed to its ongoing drive against organized crime and drug trafficking. More arrests and recoveries are likely in the coming days.