Mathura Police Arrest Murder Suspect in Naujheel

Naujheel, September 25, 2026: Mathura police have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with a murder investigation, officials said on September 24, 2026. The suspect, identified as Satendra Kumar, a resident of Mudliya, was taken into custody by a team from the Naujheel police station following an operation in the local area.

Details of the Operation

According to the official report released by the Naujheel police, the arrest occurred at approximately 09:24 AM on September 24, 2026. The police team intercepted the suspect on a dirt path leading from the Mudliya-Bajna road near a tubewell owned by a person named Ramcharan. Authorities recovered several items from the individual during the arrest, which are being presented as evidence in the ongoing murder case. These items include a grey Hero HF Deluxe motorcycle—noted as having no number plate—and the weapon allegedly used in the crime. The recovered weapon is identified as an illegal .315 bore firearm, along with one live .315 bore cartridge and one empty .315 bore shell casing.

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Criminal History and Legal Action

Officials confirmed that Satendra Kumar, son of Jahan Singh, faces charges in connection with a current murder investigation registered under case number 292/26 at the Naujheel police station, specifically under sections 103(1) and 351(3) of the BNS. In addition to the current charge, police records indicate that the accused has a prior criminal history. This includes a previously registered case, number 96/11, involving sections 147, 307, 308, and 323 of the Indian Penal Code at the same police station. Following the arrest, the suspect was processed according to legal procedures at the Naujheel station.

Police Personnel Involved

The successful operation was conducted by a dedicated police team led by Naujheel Station House Officer (SHO) Ajish Kumar Singh. Other members of the arresting team included Sub-Inspector Madan Singh, who serves as the in-charge of the Kaulahar police outpost, and Sub-Inspector Rupchand, the in-charge of the Bajna town police outpost. The team was further supported by constables Puneet Kumar (badge number 350) and Deepak Chaudhary (badge number 1583). The police have maintained that the investigation remains active as they prepare the evidence for the court.

This arrest is part of a broader administrative effort to address criminal activity within the Naujheel region. The local police station, situated at the Kotwali Naujheel, has encouraged members of the public to report any information related to ongoing investigations. The S.H.O. of Naujheel can be contacted by the public at 9454403947 regarding any concerns or relevant information pertaining to law and order in the area. The recovery of the weapon and the motorcycle is expected to bolster the prosecution’s case against the accused as the legal proceedings move forward.