Five individuals, including the main accused in the murder of notorious gangster Sumit Jandiyal, have been arrested, police said on Monday. Jandiyal, the leader of the Gataro gang, was shot dead by members of a rival faction on January 21 at Jewel Chowk in Jammu.
Following the murder, the Delhi Crime Branch and Jammu and Kashmir Police launched an extensive manhunt. The main accused, Harash, along with Arun and Ajay, were apprehended in New Delhi on Sunday as they attempted to flee to Nepal.
The suspects have been handed over to the Jammu and Kashmir Police, who are continuing their investigation. Authorities are seeking further remand to interrogate the accused in connection with the killing of Jandiyal, a high-profile figure in the region’s criminal underworld.
