Category: CRIME

Baramulla, July 05: Police in Baramulla have busted a sex racket and arrested 06 persons.
Police received an information through reliable sources that some persons are involved in immoral activities in a rented house near Bus Stand Baramulla. Acting upon the information, a Police Party led by SHO PS Baramulla under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla busted the prostitution racket. The racket was run by a tenant identified as Lateef Ahmad Chechi son of Mohammad Younis Chechi resident of Malangam Bandipora, besides, Altaf Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Ahmad Dar resident of Kralhar Baramulla, Khurshid Ahmad Chechi son of Abdul Rashid Chechi resident of Malangam Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Khan son of Saifuddin Khan resident of Qazi Hamam Baramulla and two female sex workers (name withheld) were also detained.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No.136/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Baramulla and further investigation has been initiated.
Police once again requested the netizens to do tenant verification before given their Houses/rooms/shops on rent.

BARAMULLA, June 29: Acting tough against the drug smugglers and to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have attached properties worth lakhs of drug smugglers in Baramulla.
Police party led by SDPO Pattan assisted by SHO PS Pattan under the supervision of SSP Baramulla Shri Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS, attached an under construction house on land measuring 10 marlas at Main Mohalla Pattan belonging to drug Smuggler namely Barakat Ali Main son of Mohammad Maqbool Main resident of Mian Mohalla Pattan after obtaining legal sanction from competent authorities. The said house was linked to case FIR No. 84/2023 under section 8/22 NDPS Act of Police Station Pattan. The investigation proved that the said immovable property was raised/ used for illicit trafficking by the drug Smuggler.
Similarly, Baramulla Police led bySDPO Kreeri Shri Khalid Ashraf-JKPS assisted by SHO PS Kreeri attached vehicle Hyundai i10 bearing registration number DL2AE-2820 belonging to Abdul Rehman Malik son of Ghulam Mohd resident of Kalantra Payeen after obtaining legal sanction from the competent authorities. The said vehicle was linked to case FIR No 33/2023 under section 8/20, 29 NDPS Act of Police Station Kreeri. The investigation proved that the said movable property was used for Illicit Trafficking by the drug Smuggler.
People showed their willingness to support police to eradicate menace of drugs from the society which is the real sign of Police Public relationship.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddling in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law. Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace.

BARAMULLA, June 27: Police in Baramulla have solved a theft case by arresting an accused person involved in the commission of crime.
On 25/06/2023, Police Station Bijhama received a written application from one person Bilal Ahmad Dar son of Khazir Mohd Dar resident of Salamabad Dachina stating therein that some unknown thieves has stolen three goats from Salamabad Dachna jungle. Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Bijhama and investigation was initiated.
During the course of investigation, officers investigating the case led by SHO PS Bijhama zeroed in on many suspects for questioning. After strenuous efforts, one suspect namely Parvaiz Ahmad Mughal son of Mohd Shafi Mughal resident of Salamabad confessed his involvement in commission of crime. On his disclosure, all the stolen property was recovered. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
After completion of all legal formalities, the stolen property was handed over to the legal owner.
Community members have lauded the efforts of police for cracking/solving the case. Our consistent actions shall assure community members that Police have resolved to act tough against individuals involved in any kind of criminal activities.

Baramulla, June 26: Police have arrested a person along with 380 fake gold biscuits at Khanpora area of Baramulla.

A police party under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla Shri Altaf Ahmad-JKPS assisted by SHO PS Baramulla at a checkpoint established at Khanpora Bridge intercepted a person who tried to flee after noticing police party but was apprehended tactfully. He has been identified as Javid Ahmad Dar son of Ab Rahim Dar resident of Khanpora Baramulla. During search, 380 fake gold biscuits weighing about 380 grams was recovered from his possession. He has been shifted to police station where he remains in custody.

Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Baramulla and investigation has been initiated.

Baramulla, June 14: Police in Baramulla have arrested a man involved in sexually molesting a minor boy in Kreeri Baramulla.

On 13/06/2023, Police Station Kreeri received a written complaint stating there in that on 12/06/2023, his minor son (name withheld) age about 6 years was sexually molested by a person and had threatened the victim for not disclosing the incident to anyone.

Accordingly, a case under sections of law was registered in Police Station Kreeri and investigation was initiated.

During the course of investigation, officers after hectic efforts were able to identify the accused as Hashim Tariq Zargar son of Tariq Ahmad Zargar resident of Sultanpora Kandi A/P Kreeri.

Subsequently, a Police team led by SHO PS Kreeri under the supervision of SDPO Kreeri arrested the accused involved in the commission of crime. He was shifted to police station where he remains in custody.

Further investigation of the case is in process.

Baramulla, June 08: Police have arrested an extortionist for blackmailing & threatening a girl in Baramulla.
Police Post Delina received a written complaint from a person stating there in that his daughter is being continuously blackmailed and threatened by an unknown caller since long and has caused his daughter severe distress. Moreover, he has extorted handsome money from his daughter but when the situation got worsened, she disclosed whole story to him.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Baramulla and investigation was initiated.
During the course of investigation, a police party led by IC PP Delina under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla, arrested the extortionist identified as Owais Rashid Bhat @Zaidaan @Sahabaa son of Ab Rashid Bhat resident of Chitloora Rafiabad Sopore. He has been shifted to police station where he remains in custody. Further investigation of the case is going on.
Police urges women to come forward with any kind of grievances and we assure them that their safety and security will be ensured.

Baramulla, June 03: Police in Baramulla have solved a burglary case by arresting 02 accused persons involved in the commission of crime besides, recovered stolen cash from their possession.

On 01/06/2023, Police Post Wagoora received a complaint from Abdul Majeed Reshi son of Asadullah Reshi resident of Kalantra Payeen Wagoora stating therein that some unknown burglars barged into his shop (JK Bank Khidmat Centre) when he had gone for lunch and stole cash amounting ₹97,000/- from the shop.

Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Kreeri and investigation was initiated.

During the course of investigation, officers with the help of technical and human resources, zeroed in on two persons identified as Ghulam Mustafa Sofi son of Mohd Ibrahim Sofi & Shabir Ahmad Bhat son of Assadullah Bhat, both residents of Diver Yakhmanpora Pattan.

During questioning, both the accused persons confessed their involvement in the commission of crime and on their disclosure, stolen cash was recovered. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody.

Community members have lauded the efforts of police for cracking/solving the case. Our consistent actions shall assure community members that Police have resolved to act tough against individuals involved in any kind of criminal activities.

BUDGAM, May 30: In response to a distressing incident reported on 29th May 2023, involving an act of sexual harassment against a young girl (identity withheld), Budgam police today arrested the accused involved in the commission of crime. The brave victim approached Soibug Police Post on the aforementioned date at 22:00 hours to file a written complaint detailing the events that unfolded.

According to the victim’s statement, on 25th May 2023, around 10 AM, she left for her coaching classes in Budgam. She accepted a lift from an unknown vehicle near Soibugh along her journey. Unfortunately, during the course of the trip, the driver subjected her to sexual harassment. In a fortunate turn of events, she managed to escape, albeit leaving behind her mobile phone and school bag inside the vehicle.

Taking immediate cognizance of the matter, Budgam Police immediately began investigating the incident thoroughly. Through diligent efforts and resourceful investigative work, the accused individual involved in this deplorable act has been identified as Saqib Ahmad Dar, a resident of Narkara Budgam. He was promptly apprehended and the vehicle bearing registration number JK01N 5711, a Verna model involved in the incident was also seized.

Police is committed to ensure the safety and security of all individuals, particularly women and children. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of reporting such crimes promptly, allowing law enforcement agencies to take swift action and bring the perpetrators to justice. All members of the community are encouraged to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious or criminal activity immediately.

Police would also like to extend their gratitude to the victim for displaying tremendous courage in coming forward and reporting the incident. Such bravery is commendable and plays a vital role in upholding justice and safeguarding the community.

Stolen property recovered

Baramulla , May 28: Police in Baramulla have solved a burglary case by arresting 03 accused persons involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property from their possession.
On 27/05/2023, Police Station Boniyar received a complaint from one person Mushtaq Ahmad Ahanger (Accounts officer of Small Hydro Electric Project Boniyar) stating therein that some unknown burglars have stolen steel shuttering plates from construction site at Maidanan Boniyar. Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Boniyar and investigation was initiated.
During the course of investigation, officers with the help of technical and human resources zeroed in on some suspects for questioning. Among them, 03 suspects identified as Aqib Ahmad Shah son of Mohammad Hafeez Shah resident of Nangli Pora Sopore, Bashir Ahmad Jainder son of Sayia Jinder resident of Madian Boniyar & Sajad Ahmad Thakar son of Gulam Qadir Thakar resident of Uranbowa confessed their involvement in the commission of crime after thorough interrogation.
On their disclosure, officers have also recovered stolen property from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody.
Community members have lauded the efforts of police for cracking/solving the case. Our consistent actions shall assure community members that Police have resolved to act tough against individuals involved in any kind of criminal activities.

Baramulla, May 24: Police in Baramulla have solved a burglary case by arresting an accused person involved in the commission of crime.
On 23/05/2023, Police Post Wagoora received a complaint from Ghulam Nabi Mir son of Ghulam Mohd Mir resident of Kachwa Muqam Kreeri stating therein that during intervening night of 22-23/05/2023, some unknown burglar(s) barged into his shop located at Kalantra Payeen and had stolen vehicle spare parts.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Kreeri and investigation was initiated.
During the course of investigation, officers with the help of technical and human resources zeroed in on one suspect identified as Umar Rehman Mochi son of Abdul Rehman Mochi resident of Kalantra Payeen.
During questioning, officers learnt his involvement in the commission of crime. On his disclosure, stolen property was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
Community members have lauded the efforts of police for solving the burglary case. Our consistent actions shall assure community members that Police have resolved to act tough against individuals involved in any kind of criminal activities.