UDHAMPUR, J&K — January 8, 2026 :- In a swift crackdown , the Udhampur Police have successfully tracked down and apprehended a group of youths involved in a brutal assault that was captured in a viral video yesterday. The footage, which circulated widely across social media platforms, sparked significant public outrage and prompted immediate intervention from local authorities. Under the direction of the SHO PS Udhampur, specialized police teams utilized a combination of technical surveillance, CCTV analysis, and local intelligence to identify and locate the suspects, leading to their arrest within just 24 hours of the incident coming to light.
All accused individuals are currently in police custody as legal proceedings are initiated, while the victim has been provided with medical assistance and is cooperating with investigators to record an official statement. Udhampur Police have used this breakthrough to reiterate their “zero tolerance” stance on violence, warning that any attempts to disrupt law and order will be met with strict legal action. Authorities have also urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified content online and to support law enforcement by reporting relevant information directly. The investigation remains active as police work to uncover further details surrounding the motive of the attack.
