Mathura Police Arrest Youth for Aerial Firing in Jamunapar

Mathura, September 18, 2026: Authorities in Mathura Police have successfully apprehended an individual suspected of involvement in an aerial firing incident that took place earlier this week in the Krishna Vihar Colony area. According to official police reports, the suspect was taken into custody during a routine patrol and investigation operation conducted by the Jamunapar police station team.

Details of the Arrest

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Abhishek, alias Anil or Abshu, a resident of Roshan Vihar, was taken into custody in the early hours of September 18, 2026. Official sources confirmed that the arrest occurred at approximately 00:10 in a vacant plot situated behind the Roshan Vihar Colony. At the time of his apprehension, the Jamunapar police recovered one illegal country-made pistol, known locally as a tamancha, along with one live .315 bore cartridge from his possession.

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Police allege that Abhishek was involved in an incident of aerial firing that occurred on the night of September 15-16, 2026, within the Krishna Vihar Colony jurisdiction. Following the firing, the individual reportedly fled the scene, prompting a police investigation that led to his eventual location and arrest on September 18.

Criminal History and Background

The Jamunapar police department has disclosed a significant criminal record associated with the suspect. The official report lists six prior criminal cases filed against Abhishek at the Jamunapar police station in Mathura. These include charges related to the Arms Act, cases under sections 323, 504, and 506 of the Indian Penal Code, and charges under the U.P. Gangsters Act. Additionally, the suspect has previously been booked under the Gambling Act. Legal proceedings are currently underway in connection with this latest recovery and the initial firing incident.

Operations by the Police Team

The operation resulting in the arrest was conducted by a dedicated team from the Jamunapar police station. The team was led by the Station House Officer (SHO), Videsh Kumar. Other personnel involved in the field operation included Sub-Inspector Mithlesh Upadhyay, Head Constable 694 Teevra Kumar, and Constable 614 Rohit Kumar. The police station, located in Mathura, remains the central point of contact for inquiries regarding this case, with the official CUG contact number listed as 94544-03954 for administrative and public information updates.

Following his arrest, the suspect was processed under standard legal protocols. The police have emphasized that the recovery of illegal firearms is part of a broader ongoing initiative to curb violence and public disorder within the district. No further details regarding the motives for the initial firing or pending court dates have been released at this stage. The local administration continues to monitor the security situation in the area to ensure the safety of residents in the colonies surrounding the Jamunapar region. The documentation of the suspect’s history and the evidence seized at the scene will be presented to the court as part of the formal prosecution package by the investigating officers assigned to the case.