YAMUNANAGAR | PEN OF DEMOCRACY NEWS DESK

The Yamunanagar district police have reported arrests in three separate criminal cases and announced extensive security arrangements for Dussehra celebrations, with around 400 police personnel to be deployed at venues across the district.

Two Arrested in Warehouse Theft Case; Stolen Batteries and Copper Wire Recovered

The Anti-Burglary and Anti-Narcotics Cell-2 has arrested two men in connection with the theft of goods from a warehouse and recovered the stolen property, police said. The action was taken under the guidance of Superintendent of Police Kamaldeep Goyal as part of the district police’s ongoing drive against crime.

Cell in-charge Raman Chandel said the team received a tip-off that two men riding a motorcycle were moving around near Ratoli village, allegedly planning to commit an offence. A team led by Sub-Inspector Gurdial Singh was constituted and the suspects were apprehended. They were identified as Kamesh alias Gandoo, son of Joginder Kumar, and Jasvir Singh alias Khandu, son of Malkhan Singh, both residents of Shivpuri-B Deha Basti.

During questioning, the accused allegedly disclosed that they had stolen six truck batteries and copper wire from a warehouse in Nalagarh village, Jagadhri, on October 8. Police said the stolen items were recovered. Both men were produced before a court and sent to judicial custody. Further investigation is underway.

Main Accused Arrested in Jagadhri Woman’s Murder Case

The Crime Branch-2 has arrested Sajan, the main accused in the September 2 murder of a woman in the Patri Mohalla area of Jagadhri, police said. The accused has been produced before a court and taken on remand for questioning.

Crime Branch-2 in-charge Rakesh Kumar said the victim, Priya, aged around 26, had married Amandeep Singh, a resident of Patri Mohalla, approximately a year before the incident. The couple had a child. According to the police account, Sajan allegedly entered Priya’s house on September 2 and attacked her repeatedly with a knife, including on the neck. She died at the spot.

A team was formed to trace the accused, who was subsequently arrested. Police said the case is being investigated further. The allegations described above are part of the police account, and the accused’s guilt remains subject to judicial proceedings.

Proclaimed Offender Arrested by PO Staff

The district police’s Proclaimed Offender (PO) Staff has arrested Deepak alias Chhola, a resident of Vishal Nagar Colony, who had been declared a proclaimed offender by a court after allegedly failing to appear in a criminal case.

According to the police, a team led by Inspector Jagbir Singh, PO Staff in-charge, acted on a tip-off and arrested the accused. The team included Assistant Sub-Inspector Ashwini and head constables Sandeep, Mahavir, Rajat and Bharti. Police said the accused had been evading court proceedings. He was arrested and produced before the court for further legal action, following which he was sent to judicial custody.

Superintendent of Police Kamaldeep Goyal appreciated the team’s efforts and said the campaign against absconding accused and bail jumpers would continue.

Around 400 Police Personnel to Be Deployed for Dussehra Security

Yamunanagar district police have put extensive security arrangements in place for Dussehra celebrations, with around 400 police personnel to be deployed at Ravana-dahan venues across the district, Superintendent of Police Kamaldeep Goyal said. Deputy Superintendent of Police-rank officers have been appointed as nodal officers for key locations.

Additional SP Ashish Chaudhary has been assigned Jindal Park, Model Town Dussehra Ground, Ram Park in Rampura Colony and Patel Nagar Park in Gulab Nagar, Yamunanagar. DSP Headquarters Kamaljit Singh will oversee Hanuman Gate, Sector 18 HUDA in Jagadhri and the venue opposite Tejli Sports Complex.

DSP Radaur Sunil Kumar has been assigned the Railway Workshop Ground and the venue near Royal Garden Gogamedi in Radaur, along with Patel Nagar Park in Yamunanagar. DSP Sadhaura Ramesh Kumar will oversee venues at Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Sadhaura and the grounds of Sanskrit Model Senior Secondary School in Vyasapur and Chhachhrauli. DSP Rajat Gulia has been assigned Sultanpur Road in Saraswati Nagar and the Mandi Ground opposite the ITI.

All station house officers have been directed to remain present at the Dussehra venues in their respective jurisdictions. Barricades will be installed around the grounds and police personnel deployed to maintain order. Police have also alerted PCR vehicles, police riders and emergency response vehicles. Sixteen ambulances, 16 fire tenders and 16 recovery vans have been kept ready for emergencies. Women police personnel from the Durga Shakti team will be deployed to strengthen security for women.

The SP has urged residents, particularly women shopping in crowded markets, to remain vigilant and safeguard their purses, mobile phones and jewellery. People have been asked to report suspicious activity by calling 112. Checkpoints along district borders have also been put on alert, with vehicles and individuals being monitored to prevent untoward incidents and help people celebrate safely.