In a swift display of inter-state coordination, Jammu and Kashmir Police apprehended two Pakistani nationals in Punjab’s Ludhiana district within a mere 24 hours of their daring escape from a juvenile observation home in RS Pura, Jammu. The fugitives, identified as Ahsan Anwar (Nankana Sahib, Punjab, Pakistan) and Mohammad Sanaullah (Muzaffarabad, Pakistan), had assaulted two on-duty policemen, injuring them before fleeing with local gangster Karajeet Singh alias Gugga, who remains at large.

The dramatic incident unfolded around 5 PM on Monday, February 16, at the Government of Jammu & Kashmir Observation Home under the Department of Social Welfare. Special teams tracked the pair to a village in Ludhiana, executing the arrests amid heightened border alerts.

The Violent Escape Unraveled

The trio allegedly overpowered constables Vinay Kumar and Parveen Kumar, using brute force to injure them. A circulating video purportedly shows gunfire inside the facility, raising questions about a smuggled country-made pistol. Post-escape, they robbed a motorcycle at gunpoint from a local, hightailing towards Punjab borders.

Manhunt involved checkpoints, raids, and intel-sharing with Punjab Police. High alert blanketed Jammu, Samba, Kathua amid infiltration fears.

Fugitives’ Background: Accidental Crossers Turned Escapees

Ahsan Anwar (s/o Mohammad Anwar) and Mohammad Sanaullah (s/o Mohammad Zaffer) inadvertently crossed the International Border in 2018 as minors. Declared juveniles despite turning adults, they resided at RS Pura home sans terror links, per intelligence. Gugga, from Dablehar RS Pura (s/o Arjun Singh), a known local hoodlum, orchestrated the breakout.

Not first breach: Probe eyes pistol source, internal lapses. Families deny radical ties; focus on repatriation post-trial.

Police Response: Precision Operation Across States

Alert at 5:15 PM triggered massive response: Special teams, checkpoints, villager tips. Punjab handover underway; duo grilled on routes, accomplices. Gugga hunt intensifies with sketches circulated.

• Monday 5 PM: Assault and escape from RS Pura.
• Monday Night: Bike theft, flee to Punjab.
• Tuesday: Ludhiana village raid; arrests.

Security ramp-up at homes, borders; no public threat confirmed.

J&K Security Context: Border Vulnerabilities Exposed

RS Pura, mere kilometers from LoC, underscores vigil needs. Past incidents: Balloons with PIA logos in Kathua. No militancy angle, but lapse fuels concerns over juvenile facilities.

Upgrades mooted: CCTV, arms checks, staff training. Community lauds J&K Police efficiency.

Implications for Jammu Region and Beyond

Jammu residents relieved; demands for robust perimeter security. For portal readers in J&K, it highlights police prowess amid daily threats. Repatriation protocols post-probe; Gugga’s capture pivotal.

Incident spotlights juvenile justice gaps for cross-border minors. Legal experts eye JJ Act compliance, potential adult trials.

Official Reactions and Next Steps

J&K Police: “Cognisance taken; raids continue for third fugitive.” No ransom/comms reported. Families cooperative; no flight risk abroad.

Facility audit ordered; public urged vigilance. Story evolves with Gugga developments.