AK-47 Rifle Seized from Doctor's Locker in Shocking Anantnag Discovery
In a startling development, Jammu and Kashmir police confiscated an AK-47 rifle from the personal locker of a doctor previously employed at a government medical college in Anantnag. This discovery occurred during a comprehensive search of the campus following the doctor's arrest on Thursday for his alleged involvement in displaying posters that supported the Pakistan-backed, banned terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Srinagar.
The Arrest and Subsequent Investigation
The individual at the center of this case is Dr. Adeel Majeed Rather, who served as a senior resident at the Government Medical College in Anantnag. His tenure there concluded on October 24, 2024. At the time of his apprehension, Dr. Rather was working at a private hospital in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
According to police sources, the significant breakthrough came on Saturday. A thorough sweep of the Anantnag college campus was conducted, and the AK-47 was recovered from Dr. Rather's personal locker. The entire search operation was carried out under the official supervision of a magistrate, ensuring procedural integrity.
In addition to the weapon, investigators have secured crucial digital evidence. This includes hospital access logs and CCTV footage from the medical college premises, which are expected to provide a clearer timeline of events and potential accomplices.
Legal Proceedings and Wider Implications
The legal machinery has been set in motion for Dr. Rather's transfer to Jammu and Kashmir. A court in Saharanpur has approved a transit remand, authorizing police to move him to J&K for intensive questioning regarding the case.
The investigation has widened its net, with police sources confirming that another doctor has been detained in connection with the same case, indicating a potential network of individuals involved.
A formal case has been registered under the stringent Sections 7/25 of the Arms Act and multiple sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Given the sensitive nature of the investigation and the serious charges involved, senior police officers have refrained from making public comments, stating that the probe is ongoing.
