Sambhal, September 27: A criminal carrying a reward of Rs 15,000 on his arrest surrendered to the police here on Sunday with a confession placard saying "don't shoot me" hanging around his neck, officials said.

The criminal, identified as Naeem, arrived at the Nakhasa police station in the afternoon. Also Read | Jammu And Kashmir Official Languages Bill Becomes Law After President Ram Nath Kovind’s Assent.

"I feel afraid of Sambhal Police. I confess my mistakes. I am surrendering. Please do not shoot me," the placard read. Also Read | Jammu And Kashmir: Two Terrorists Killed by Security Forces in Encounter in Pulwama’s Awantipora.

Station House Officer Dharmpal Singh said Naeem has also been booked under the Gangsters Act.

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