Category: CRIME

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.

Baramulla, March 16: In a significant breakthrough, Police in Baramulla have successfully solved a decade-old fraud case and arrested the accused involved in the criminal activity.
The 10-year-old case dating back to year 2016, registered at Police Station Boniyar vide FIR No. 3/2016 under section 420 of RPC was solved with the arrest of Manoj Das resident of Deoghar Jharkhand, involved in an online Bank Fraud case amounting of Rs 90,000/.
Further investigation is underway.
Police remain committed to ensuring public safety and urges citizens to cooperate with police and report any suspicious activities to help maintain peace and order in the community.

Srinagar, February 26: Srinagar Police has apprehended a gang of robbers who were posing as Police Commandos to loot trucks during nighttime. The operation led to the recovery of dummy guns, a vehicle, black uniforms, and other incriminating materials used in the crime.
On February 22, 2025, Police Station Shalteng received a complaint from Chanchal Singh, son of Sher Singh, a resident of Haryana, stating that during the night hours, unidentified individuals stopped his vehicle at Maloora, Shalteng, and robbed him of cash and valuables at gunpoint. Based on this complaint, an FIR (No. 15 U/S 307, 126(2), 3(5)) was registered, and an investigation was launched.
Acting swiftly, Srinagar Police formed multiple teams and conducted an extensive search operation. Within days, 04 accused persons were identified and arrested from different areas of the city. They have been identified as:
• Sahil Ahmad Sheikh, son of Mehraj-u-Din Sheikh, resident of Narakh Budgam
• Aqib Ahmad Sheikh, son of Mehraj-u-Din Sheikh, resident of Narkarah Budgam
• Arbaz Ahmad Wani, son of Hilal Ahmad Wani, resident of SD Colony Batmaloo
• Faisal Ahmad Shah, son of Azad Ahmad Shah, resident of Nowhatta
The investigation led to the seizure of two dummy guns, nine mobile phones, a Swift vehicle, ATM cards, cash, and black commando uniforms used in the crime.
The accused specifically targeted trucks with registration numbers from outside the Union Territory, choosing desolate highway stretches during nighttime to execute their crimes. They intimidated drivers using dummy guns while dressed in black commando uniforms before robbing them of cash, ATM cards, and other valuables.
Pertinently, the arrested individuals are history-sheeters with multiple cases registered against them in various police stations across Jammu & Kashmir.
Srinagar Police reiterates its commitment to combating crime and ensuring public safety. Citizens are urged to report any suspicious activities or criminal incidents to the nearest police station to help safeguard society.

Srinagar, February 21: Police in Srinagar has solved a theft case by arresting the accused person involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property from his possession.

Police Station Lal Bazar received a written complaint from one person namely Maqsood Ahmed Baba son of Ab Ahad Baba resident of Arzan Sahib Sopore A/P Jogi Wan Lal Bazar, stating therein that an unknown thief barged into his bread shop located in Jogiwan Lal Bazar and stole cash amounting to Rs 34000 and some copper utensils. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 07/2025 under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Lal bazar and investigation initiated.

After strenuous efforts and analysis of evidence, the Police team apprehended an accused person identified as Asif Majeed Parry son of Abdul Majeed Parry resident of Waltengoo Kund Kulgam within hours after the commission of crime. During investigation, it came to fore that the thief had stolen DVR of CCTV cameras installed in a local mosque so as to evade any possibility of disclosure of his identity.

Upon his disclosure, stolen cash amount of ₹33731, DVR Of CCTV Camera of Masjid-e-Rahman, Jogiwan Lal bazar and copper utensils were also recovered. Further investigation of the case is in progress.

Citizens are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearby Police unit or Dial-112 without delay so that prompt action against the culprits will be taken. J&K Police is committed to protecting citizens and eliminating social crimes.