Mathura Police Arrest Man for Attempted Murder in Govind Nagar

Mathura, September 21, 2026: Mathura police have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged attempted murder and violations of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The suspect, identified as Ramu, a resident of Pushp Vihar Colony in Mathura, was taken into custody by the Govind Nagar police station team on September 21, 2026. The arrest took place at 14:31 hours near a drain located on the dirt path at Chakratirth Ghat.

Details of the Arrest and Case Background

According to the official report provided by the police, the investigation stems from a complaint filed at the Govind Nagar police station on September 15, 2026. The complainant alleged that the accused was part of a group involved in a criminal incident that necessitated the registration of a case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The case, numbered 384/26, includes charges under sections 85, 109(1), 115(2), 352, and 351(3) of the BNS, as well as sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. Furthermore, following the recovery of a weapon, the police have added charges under sections 3/25/27 of the Arms Act to the case files.

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Police Operation and Investigation

The operation to apprehend the suspect was led by the station house officer of Govind Nagar, Ajay Verma. The police team successfully intercepted the accused at the aforementioned location near Chakratirth Ghat. During the search, officers recovered a magazine for a pistol from the suspect’s possession, providing the basis for the additional charges related to the Arms Act. The accused, who resides in the Pushp Vihar Colony area of the district, is currently in custody as officials proceed with the necessary legal formalities required under the current investigation.

Involvement of Other Named Accused

The original FIR filed on September 15 lists four individuals in total, including the arrested suspect, Ramu, who is identified as the husband of the complainant. Other individuals named in the initial complaint include his mother, his father, Vijay Singh, and his brother, Omveer, all of whom are also residents of the Pushp Vihar Colony. While Ramu is now in police custody, the investigation into the roles of the other named individuals remains an active part of the administrative procedure handled by the Govind Nagar station staff.

Commitment to Public Safety

The arrest team, which included Sub-Inspector Himanshi and constables Rampal Singh (badge number 1083) and Rahul (badge number 2826), remained on the scene following the capture of the suspect to finalize documentation. Mathura police have emphasized their commitment to pursuing these charges through the judicial process. The suspect was transported to the station premises, where local authorities confirmed that all legal requirements and due diligence regarding the arrest have been fulfilled. As the investigation progresses, officials are expected to gather further evidence to support the charges of attempted murder and dowry harassment that have been formally brought against the accused group.