Kingpin of Inter-State/UT Gang targeting Religious place arrested

Ramban 28 September :- In a significant breakthrough, Ramban Police has successfully apprehended a notorious kingpin, Mohd Aslam Kasana, S/O Beer Mohd Kasana R/O Satoora, Hiranagar, Kathua who heads the syndicate habitual of thefts at religious places.The arrest was made by a dedicated police team from Police Station Batote.

The accused, Mohd Aslam Kasana, has been identified as the mastermind behind a series of thefts across various districts. The gang has the modus operandi of specifically targeting religious places, including temples and gompas thereby creating widespread public concern.Following a specific intelligence input, a special team from PS Batote laid a strategic trap and apprehended the accused. Upon preliminary interrogation, he admitted his involvement in multiple criminal cases across different jurisdictions the Detail of which are as Follow FIR 27/2018 PS Batote, FIR 43/2022 PS Ramnagar,FIR 16/2025 PS Zanskar and FIR 150/2025 PS Rehmbal.

Subsequent to his arrest by Batote Police, the accused was formally handed over to a police party from Police Station Rehmbal, Udhampur.The DIG DKR Range and the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ramban, commended the police team for their diligent efforts.

The arrest is a major step towards dismantling networks that threaten the sanctity and security of religious institutions that often arouse community sentiments.

Ramban Police remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens and their properties.Further investigation is underway to identify and apprehend the other associates of the gang and to recover the stolen property.