JAMMU, April 7 -- A gangster, wanted by police in Jammu and Kashmir and neighbouring Punjab, was arrested in Udhampur district here on Sunday, officials said.Jammu travel guide

Amir Khan, a resident of Khoon village, was arrested in a well-coordinated operation, based on reliable intelligence regarding his movement from the Majalta area, a police spokesperson said.

He said the accused, wanted in numerous criminal cases including rape, drug trafficking, attempt to murder and illegal possession of weapons, attempted to evade but was overpowered and taken into custody.

Khan was wanted in at least half a dozen FIRs registered across various police stations of J-K and Punjab, the spokesperson said.

He said Khan was a member of a gangster g...