Early Times Report
Jammu, July 31: Jammu Court ordered a six-day police remand for Azan Hameed Gazi, a terror associate who has been arrested by Nagrota Police. The accused, a resident of Hilalabad Qamarwari, Srinagar, was produced before the court in connection with FIR No. 170/2025 under Section 3/25 of the Arms Act registered at Police Station Nagrota. According to the police, in a significant arms recovery operation, Jammu Police apprehended one person at TCP Naka on Byepass Nagrota, the accused, identified as Azan Hameed Gazi S/o. Abdul Hameed Gazi R/o Hilalabad, Qamarwari, Srinagar, was intercepted while travelling from Jammu towards Srinagar in a Toyota Etios (registration number HR38Z/2066). During the search of the vehicle, police personnel recovered three pistols, three empty magazines, eight live cartridges and two empty cartridges from a handbag concealed under the co-driver’s seat.The accused failed to produce any valid documents or licenses for the recovered arms and ammunition. According to the order, the accused was brought before the court by PSI Neeraj Parihar from P/S Nagrota, who submitted a CD file outlining the investigation details. The file indicated that Gazi was arrested on July 29, 2025, and is medically fit to be remanded. The court noted that the investigation is still ongoing and has not been concluded. Considering the circumstances, the court accepted the police's application and granted remand till August 4, 2025. The court also directed the Investigating Officer (IO) to ensure that the accused is provided legal aid and counsel. Furthermore, necessary medical assistance should be given on a need basis during the remand period. The court urged the police to expedite the investigation and file a challan as soon as possible. (JNF) |