Category: CRIME

Srinagar, November 20: Police in Srinagar has achieved a major breakthrough by cracking a multi-district cheating and stolen-gold racket operating across the Kashmir Valley.

Police Station Lal Bazar arrested Asmat Jan @Taboo, a woman wanted in multiple cases of cheating and fraud registered in Lal Bazar, Safakadal, Chadoora, Sopore, and Khrew (Awantipora). The accused had been evading arrest for a long time, frequently shifting locations between West Bengal, Punjab, Maharashtra, and Jammu to avoid law enforcement.

Acting on specific intelligence, five dedicated teams of PS Lal Bazar—under the supervision of the SDPO and Zonal SP—tracked and apprehended her from Hotel White House, Jalandhar (Punjab) after sustained efforts.

The Gold Association of Kashmir Valley had earlier expressed serious concern over her repeated involvement in cheating gold shopkeepers across the region. In this regard, FIR No. 42/2025 stands registered at PS Lal Bazar under Sections 303(2) and 318(4) of the BNS.

During further investigation, credible evidence surfaced establishing the involvement of a goldsmith and his associate who were knowingly engaged in receiving, transporting, and disposing of stolen gold supplied by the main accused. The arrested associates identified as Shameem Ahmad Sheikh son of Sonaullah Sheikh resident of Iqbal Colony, Indra Nagar — a goldsmith at Bohri Kadal, arrested for knowingly purchasing stolen gold ornaments at undervalued rates and facilitating their concealment and circulation and Basir Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Aziz Dar resident of Nawakadal — arrested for his role in transporting and clandestinely disposing of stolen gold, thereby aiding the illegal trade.

All three accused have been taken into custody. Further investigation is underway, and more arrests and recoveries are expected as the case progresses.

Baramulla, November 19: Continuing its drive against social crimes, J&K Police in Baramulla arrested 12 gamblers and seized stake money along with playing cards & Vehicles from their possession.

Acting on specific information regarding gambling activities in the orchards at Check Tappar, a police party of Police Station Kreeri headed by SDPO Kreeri raided the specific spot and apprehended the 12 gamblers. They have been identified as Khursheed Ahmad Dar son of Ab. Aziz Dar, Shabir Ahmad Wani son of Ab. Ahad Wani, Ab. Hamid Ahanger son of Khazir Mohammad and Waheed Ahmad Najar son of Gh. Mohammad Najar all residents of Hajin and Mehraj Deen Sofi son of Mohd. Yusuf Sofi resident of Narbal Sozeith Budgam, Mehraj Deen Para son of Mohd. Shafi Parra resident of Pattan, Bilal Ahmad Dar son of Ab. Ahad Dar resident of Sopore Sher Colony, Javeed Ahmad Changa son of Mohd. Altaf Changa resident of Sopore, Mohd. Yousuf Baba son of Ghulam Deen Baba resident of Baramulla, Manzoor Ahmad Dar son of Gh. Ahmad Dar resident of Kupwara, Manzoor Ahmad Sheikh son of Ab. Rehman Sheikh resident of Sadarkoot, Bandipora and Shabir Ahmad Wani son of Mohd. Akbar Wani resident of SK Bala, Bandipora.

Officers have seized stake money of ₹1,55,000/- and playing cards & 02 Alto cars, and 01 scooty from their possession. They have been arrested and a case FIR No. 87/ 2025, under relevant sections Gambling Act stands registered at Police Station Kreeri and further investigation taken up.

J&K Police remains committed to upholding law and order and will continue its crackdown on illegal activities in the area. Person found indulging in criminal activities shall be dealt as per the law.

Pulwama, November 14: As part of its continuous efforts to curb drug trafficking, Police in Pulwama recovered 100 bottles of codeine phosphate during naka checking on Circular Road near Gangoo Crossing.

An Alto vehicle (JK13B-7561), travelling from Koil towards Gangoo, was intercepted for checking. During the search, police party from PS Pulwama recovered the contraband from the vehicle. The driver and his accomplice identified as Ashiq Hussain Mir son of Abdul Rashid Mir resident of Malikpora, and Anayat Tariq Lone son of Tariq Ahmad Lone resident of Kakapora. Both individuals failed to provide any lawful justification for possessing the substance. Subsequently they were arrested and the vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 269/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Pulwama and investigation has been initiated.

J&K Police reaffirm their commitment to fighting the drug menace and urge citizens to share any information regarding drug peddling or other unlawful activities in their locality.

Budgam & Kupwara, August 19: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police have arrested three drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A police party from Police Post Soibugh at a checkpoint established at Galwanpora Crossing intercepted a suspicious individual identified as Muzamil Ahmad Khan son of Mohammad Ayoub Khan resident of Bathaar. During search, contraband was recovered from his possession.

In Kupwara, during patrolling at Batergam near the Radio Station, a Police team from Police Station Kupwara intercepted a suspicious vehicle (Hyundai i10 Sports) bearing registration number JK15A-6188 with two persons on board. They have been identified as Afaq Mohiuddin Bhat son of Gh Mohiuddin Bhat resident of Aloosa Bandipore and Muneeba Begum wife of Mehrajudin Bhat resident of Aloosa Bandipore. During search, officers recovered heroin-like substance from them.

Accordingly, cases under relevant provisions of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigations have been initiated.

J&K Police remains committed to its drive against the menace of drugs and appeals to the general public for cooperation.

Baramulla, August 19: Police in Baramulla have successfully solved a Masjid theft case by arresting two accused persons involved in the commission of crime.
On 15/08/2025, Police Station Kunzer received a complaint from Abdul Waseem Sheikh (Lambardar) of Pandithpora Payeen Kunzer, stating that during the intervening night of 13-14/08/2025, unknown persons had stolen the copper steamer from Masjid Shareef Pandithpora.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 85/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered and investigation was initiated.
During the course of investigation, officers acting promptly resulting the successful detention of the accused persons, identified as Mohd Eya Kalimim @Ramzan son of Mohd Neshu Sheikh resident of Niyabasti, Kalia Chak, District Malda, Uttar Dariapur, West Bengal and Mohd Haneef Sheikh son of Mohd Rayeesu Sheikh resident of Salipyur, District Malda, Uttar Dariapur, West Bengal. The stolen steamer, valued at approximately ₹1.5 lakh, was recovered on their revelation.
Further investigation is ongoing and efforts are underway to apprehend other individuals involved in the commission of this crime.
J&K Police reiterates its commitment to the safety and security of the public and urges citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to help eliminate anti-social elements from the society.

War Against Drugs

Srinagar, July 10: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police have arrested 07 drug peddlers across Kashmir valley in separate actions, including a lady drug peddler and recovered significant quantity of contraband substances from their possession.

In Baramulla, a police party from PS Kreeri at a checkpoint established at Chek Tappar Kreeri intercept a Baleno vehicle bearing registration number DL5CN 7586 with two persons on board. During search, 78 grams and 55 grams of Charas-like substances and 125 strips and 30 strips of Tapentadol HCL were recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Faizan Bukhari son of Bashir Ahmad Bukhari resident of Wani Mohalla Kreeri and a lady resident of Peer Mohalla Kreeri. Similarly, a police party of PP Palhallan intercepted a Truck bearing registration No. JK05A-2377 at a checkpoint established at NHW Tapper. Upon search, 250 grams of poppy straw-like substance was recovered from his possession. The accused (driver) has been identified as Mohammad Ashraf Kumar son of Mohammad Subhan Kumar resident of Braman Rohama. They have been arrested and vehicles used in the commission of crimes have also been seized.

In Budgam, acting on specific input, a police party of PP Narbal raided a bakery shop “Royal Star” located at Narbal chowk in the presence of an Executive Magistrate and independent witnesses. During search, four sticks of Charas like substance wrapped in corn husk (124 grams) were recovered and seized from the shop. The accused identified as Manzoor Ahmad Sheikh and Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh, both sons of Mohammad Ashraf Sheikh residents of Sheikh Mohalla Sultanpora Kandi Baramulla were arrested on the spot.

In Awantipora, a police party of PS Awantipora arrested 02 drug consumers during patrolling at Padgampora Crossing. They have been identified as Faisal Manzoor Reshi son of Manzoor Ahmad Reshi resident of Herpora Awantipora and Mudakir Hussain son of Mumtaz Ali resident of Lehra Kalimusta Gool Ramban. During questioning, they admitted that they are regular drug consumers accordingly they were shifted to drug de addiction/rehabilitation Centre Tral where the test of the persons was conducted and the report reveals positive.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation have been initiated.

Police urge the general public to remain vigilant and report any instances of drug peddling or other criminal activities to the nearest police station or by dialling 112.

Srinagar, May 31: In a swift and decisive action, Srinagar Police busted an online fraud racket involving a fake medical donation appeal on social media platform (Facebook).

On 30th May 2025, Police Station Nowhatta received a written complaint from Muneer Ahmad Misger son of Mohammad Sadiq Misger resident of Mughal Masjid, Nowhatta, stating therein that an unidentified journalist had uploaded a photograph of his sister on Facebook with a fabricated story to appeal for public donations for a surgery that never occurred. The act, carried out with malicious intent, amounted to cheating and exploitation.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 21/2025 was registered under sections 318(2) and 319(2) of the (BNS) and investigation was initiated.

During the course of the investigation, the administrator of the Facebook page involved in the fraudulent post was identified as Mohammad Lateef Lone son of Ali Mohammad Lone, resident of Tujan, Pulwama. Another accused namely Amir Yousuf Khan son of Mohammad Yousuf Khan, resident of Bandipora, presently residing in Gulab Bagh, Zakoora, was also identified. Investigation revealed that he had provided the bank account details into which the fraudulent donations were being collected. Both the accused persons have been arrested. The investigation remains ongoing to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in the scam.

Meanwhile, media personnel and the public are strongly advised to not share or engage with the said Facebook post, as it is part of a fraudulent scheme. Circulating such misleading content and false information may further the criminal motive and cause additional distress to the victim’s family.

J&K Police urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious/illegal online fundraising activities to the nearest police station.

Baramulla, May 02: Police in Baramulla have successfully solved a theft case reported from the Mechanical Irrigation Subdivision Pattan, leading to the arrest of the accused and recovery of stolen property.
On 15/03/2025, Police Station Pattan received a written complaint from the AEE, Mechanical Irrigation Subdivision Pattan, regarding a theft incident at the Lift Irrigation & De-Watering scheme structure at Gund Ibrahim. As per the complaint, during the intervening night of 10-11/03/2025, unknown thieves had stolen copper coils and cables from the scheme structure after breaking into the premises.
Acting on the compliant, a case under FIR No. 36/2025 was registered at Police Station Pattan and initiated an investigation.
During the investigation, reliable inputs suggested the involvement of one Nazir Ahmad Dar son of Sanaullah Dar resident of Hygam Sopore A/P Wushkar Sumbal, a known habitual thief, who was reportedly roaming in the area of Trikolbal Gund Ibrahim days before the incident. Despite multiple raids at various locations, the suspect managed to evade arrest, further strengthening suspicion about his involvement. However, based on specific intelligence and technical inputs, it came to fore that the suspect was moving towards Mirgund in a Mahindra Bolero load carrier bearing registration number JK05M 0894.
Accordingly, a checkpoint was laid at Diver Crossing, where the accused was apprehended tactfully along with the said vehicle. Upon sustained questioning, the accused confessed to the commission of the theft and disclosed the location where the stolen copper coils were concealed. The stolen property has since been recovered and seized. The said vehicle used in the commission of the crime has also been seized.
J&K Police remains committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety and security of public infrastructure. The general public is requested to remain vigilant and continue to cooperate with police in curbing such criminal activities.

Baramulla, April 08: In a major success against drug peddling, Police in Baramulla apprehended a drug peddler and seized a significant quantity of contraband substance in Boniyar area of district Baramulla.

During the intervening night of 07/08 April 2025, a police party deployed at Bernate Bala, Boniyar intercepted a suspicious individual identified as Manzoor Ahmad Mir son of Late Hafiz-Ullah Mir resident of Bernate, Boniyar. During search, officers recovered 1.216 Kg of contraband substance, believed to be Brown Sugar and digital weighing machine. Subsequently, he was arrested.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 25/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Boniyar and investigation has been initiated to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in the illegal narcotics network and to trace the source of the contraband.

J&K Police reiterates its commitment to continue the fight against the drug menace and urges the public to cooperate and share any information related to drug peddling in their areas.

Baramulla, March 27: In a significant development, Police Station Boniyar successfully filed a charge sheet in a 10 year old case (FIR No. 03/2016) under Section 420 RPC in court, marking the culmination of a decade-long legal pursuit.
This breakthrough was achieved due to the relentless efforts of a dedicated police team deputed to Jharkhand, who worked tirelessly to apprehend the accused Manoj Das resident of Deoghar, Jharkhand. Das was involved in an online bank fraud case amounting to ₹90,000 in 2016. The team ensured his production before the court, demonstrating exceptional dedication and commitment to duty.
Police appreciates the outstanding efforts of the team involved in this operation. We remain committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that offenders are brought to justice, no matter how long it takes.