Category: CRIME

Srinagar, February 14: Police in Srinagar has solved a theft case by arresting accused person involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen cash from his possession.
On 12-02-2025, Police Station Soura received a written complaint from one person namely Ali Mohammad Mir resident of Nowshera, stating therein that an unknown thief barged into his cloth shop located in Nowshera and stole cash amounting to Rs ₹27,000. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 08/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Soura and investigation initiated.
After strenuous efforts, police team apprehended an accused person identified as Imran Hussain Sofi son of Ghulam Nabi resident of Khumeni chowk, Bemina Budgam within hours after the commission of crime. Upon his disclosure, stolen cash amount of Rs ₹27,000 was also recovered.
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.

Police arrests accused in card swapping scam in Srinagar

Srinagar, February 14: In a commendable breakthrough, Police in Srinagar have successfully apprehended an accused involved in an ATM card swapping fraud.

On February 12, 2025, Police Post Bagyas received a written complaint from a lady namely Shaheena wife of Zahoor Ahmad Najar resident of Kupwara, stating therein that she along with her daughter, had visited Dental College, Shreen Bagh, for a dental checkup. While using an ATM located within the complex, an unknown individual inside the booth deceptively swapped her ATM card and subsequently withdrew ₹40,000 from her account.

Acting promptly, a case FIR No. 14/2025 U/S 318(4), 305 BNS was registered in Police Station Safakadal and investigation was taken up.

During the course of investigation, a team headed by Incharge Police Post Bagyas was constituted. After strenuous efforts and with the help of technical input and analysis of CCTV footage from the ATM, it led to the identification of the suspect as Burhan Al Rah son of Gh Qadir Rah resident of Bonpora, Nowgam. The accused person has been subsequently arrested, and multiple ATM cards were recovered from his possession.

Further investigation is going on to ascertain the involvement of the accused person in other similar fraudulent activities. More recoveries are expected.

J&K Police is committed to eliminating social crimes from the society. Respectable citizens are requested to share information of anti-social elements with J&K Police in shaping better society & good future of our youth.

Kulgam, January 16: Police in Kulgam have solved a theft case and recovered a stolen vehicle besides, apprehended an accused individual involved in the commission of crime.
On 09/01/2025, Police Station Qazigund received a written complaint from Azam Khan son of Mohd Ismail Khan resident of Ramban A/P Nawa, stating therein that his vehicle bearing registration number JK13A-4716, parked near Jamia masjid Nawa has been stolen.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 08/2025 under relevant section of law has been registered at Police Station Qazigund and investigation was initiated.
The investigation team led by SHO Police Station Qazigund with strenuous efforts and by using all available means tracked down the stolen vehicle at Wullarhama Pahalgam, and was recovered subsequently. During the operation, the Police apprehended the accused, identified as Shahid Ahmad Bhat son of Bashir Ahmad Bhat resident of Wullarhama Pahalgam. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether additional individuals were involved in the theft.
J&K Police have reaffirmed their commitment to combating vehicle theft and ensuring the safety of residents. 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.

Bijbehara, January 16: Police in Srinagar have apprehended an individual involved in the sale of counterfeit gold ornaments.

On 09/01/2025, a written complaint was lodged at Police Station Nowhatta by an individual namely Nisar Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Bindoo Kokernag, at present living in Srinagar & working as a storekeeper at Lalmandi Srinagar, stating therein that he had purchased gold ornaments from one Mehraj Din Qazi, the proprietor of M/S Soliya Ornaments in Bijbihara. Upon close observation once purchased, they turned out to be fake.

In this connection, a case vide FIR No. 02/2025 under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Nowhatta.

Acting swiftly, the investigating team arrested the accused shopkeeper identified as Mehraj Din Qazi son of Gh Mohammad Qazi resident of Bijbihara, and seized the fake jewellery.

During questioning, the accused admitted to deceiving customers by embossing fake hallmarks on gold-like ornaments. The investigating team also learnt that the accused had been making home deliveries of these counterfeit items to various locations of Srinagar City, including Nowhatta.

The laboratory tests of the seized gold jewellery have confirmed that the ornaments in question are indeed counterfeit.

The investigation of the case is going on to uncover any further links in this fraudulent network.

People are requested not to fall prey to fraudulent elements who dupe people on various counts including sale of golden ornaments on cheap rates.

Srinagar, January 07: In its continuing resolute operation against the drug menace in society, a Police team of Police Station M.R. Gunj, during a routine naka checking at Syed Mansoor Zaldagar stopped an auto bearing registration no. JK01H-9826. The individuals on board have been identified as Waseem Bashir Sheikh (driver) son of Bashir Ahmad Sheikh & Uzma Wasim (passenger) wife of Waseem Ahmad Sheikh, both residents of Hamdania Colony Bemina. During search, substantial quantity of narcotic substances was recovered from their possession.

During the course of investigation led by SHO MR Ganj, it came to fore that the married couple used their rickshaw and family cover to deceive authorities while selling narcotics among the youth. Both the accused persons have been arrested.

In this connection, case under relevant sections of NDPS Act has been registered in PS M.R. Ganj and further investigation initiated.

Moreover, on 03/01/2025, a Police team from Police Station Zadibal at a checkpoint established at Sazgaripora, arrested a drug peddler identified as Waseem Ahmad Bafanda son of Ghulam Ahmad resident of Dangerpora Mallabagh Hazratbal. During search, officers recovered substantial quantity of contraband substance and ₹3,020 from his possession. Accordingly, case under NDPS Act was registered in PS Zadibal.

During further investigation, two more individuals identified as Waqar Ahmad Duloo @ Koter son of Late Mohammad Rafiq Duloo resident of Govt. Housing Colony Ellahi Bagh Srinagar and Mohammad Rafiq Pattoo son of Ali Mohammad Pattoo resident of Shah Mohalla Ahmad Nagar, were arrested along with substantial quantity of contraband substances.

Further investigation of the aforementioned cases are going on.

These actions reflect the commitment of J&K Police in tackling drug trafficking. We encourage the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the Police.

Srinagar, January 07: Police in Srinagar have arrested a fraudster who falsely claimed to be a government officer in order to defraud an individual of substantial sum of money promising to release a drug peddler destined under drug related crime.

On 06/01/2025, a complaint was filed by Ms. Safiya Riyaz wife of Riyaz Ahmad Channa accusing Sadiq Hassan Chaloo, a resident of Shaheedgunj, of impersonating a government officer and defrauding her of ₹2 lakh. The accused person falsely claimed influence to facilitate the release of her husband, who had been arrested on 19/11/2024 by Police Station Rajbagh in a narcotics case. After she discovered the deception and demanded the money back, the accused person returned only a partial amount and denied the rest.

In this connection, a case under sections 318(4), 319 and 351(2) of the BNS Act has been registered and the fraudster has been arrested. The investigation is ongoing.

It is pertinent to mention here that the husband of the applicant Riyaz Ahmad Channa had been booked under PIT NDPS Act and is presently lodged in Sub Jail Baderwah.

We urge the public not fall prey to any individual claiming to have influence with law enforcement authorities, and anyone making such claim should be immediately reported to the nearest Police Station or dial 112.

Srinagar, January 05: Police Station Nowhatta received a written complaint from an individual namely Showkat Ahmad Sheikh, son of Bakhtawar Sheikh, resident of Zahid Pora, Hawal, alleging therein that a conman, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh, son of Mohd Sultan Sheikh, resident of Sheikh Colony, Makhdoom Sahib, had fraudulently taken Rs 30,000 from him to secure the release of Showkat’s brother namely Sajad Sheikh, from the custody of Police in connection with Case FIR No. 55/2024 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act.

It is pertinent to mention here that Sajad Sheikh, son of Bakhtawar Sheikh, resident of Sheikh Colony, Hawal, was lawfully arrested by Police Station Nowhatta in the aforementioned case. However, the accused person namely Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh, exploited the situation by falsely claiming influence to arrange the release of complainant’s brother from custody, thereby, fraudulently taking Rs 30,000 from the complainant.

Taking cognizance of the complaint, Police Station Nowhatta registered case FIR No. 01/2025 under Section 318 of BNS. During investigation, Police successfully recovered the entire amount from the accused person.

Further investigation into the case is going on.

Ganderbal, November 14: Cyber Cell of J&K Police have recovered 68 missing/stolen mobile-phones worth lakhs of rupees and solved huge online money/financial scam fraud in Ganderbal.

During the current year, multiple applications and reports were received from the general public about missing/stolen of their mobile phones by Cyber Cell of J&K Police in Ganderbal. Acting upon these applications and reports, a special and dedicated team of Cyber Cell Ganderbal led by SI Gowhar Nazir under the supervision of Addl. SP Ganderbal Shri Malik Aijaz-JKPS recovered 68 mobile phones from different places which were either lost or stolen. Out of which, 50 mobile phones were handed over to their legal owners and remaining 18 mobile phones are being handed over to their legal owners.

Moreover, Cyber Cell Ganderbal solved huge Online Financial Fraud Cases in which an amount of ₹1,63,449/= was recovered and has been refunded to the victim’s account & amount of ₹11,45,669.08/= was put on hold on receipt of various complaints. Besides, more than 44 cases regarding blackmailing & social media account hackings have been solved.

Cyber Cell Ganderbal requests general public to use their mobile phones and other electronic gadgets with precaution to safeguard themselves from cyber related frauds and crimes. If anyone becomes the victim of Cyber Crime/Fraud, he/she should immediately register complaint on Online Portal cybercrime.gov.in & report matter at Cyber Cell Ganderbal immediately.

Following cyber precautions be adopted to safeguard themselves from cyber related frauds and crimes.
• Do not Share Adhaar, Pan Card or any other finance related OTP with anyone.
• Do not click on any suspicious link received from any unknown person or source.
• Do not share your password and use strong passwords.
• Use multifactor authentication (Two-Step Verification).
• Do not use public WiFi for financial transactions.
• Limit personal information on social media.

Stolen property recovered

Srinagar, November 11: Police in Srinagar solved a theft case by arresting 02 accused persons involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property from their possession.

On 07-11-2024, Police Station Shalteng received a complaint from one individual namely Shabaz Geelani son of Anwar Geelani resident of Tawheed Abad Maloora stating therein that on 06-11-2024 some unknown burglars have entered his residential house at Tawheed Abad Maloora and have stolen copper utensils, cash, mobile phone etc.

Subsequently, a case vide FIR No. 84/2024 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Shalteng and investigation was initiated.

Upon receipt of this information, police constituted a special team under the supervision of SHO PS Shalteng to identify the accused persons involved in the commission of crime. During the course of investigation, after strenuous efforts and with the help of technical input, two accused persons identified as Shahid Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Hamid Bhat and Aqib Ahmad Sofi son of Bashir Ahmad Sofi resident of Maloora were found to be involved in the commission of crime. Both the accused persons have been arrested and upon their disclosure, stolen property was recovered from their possession.

General public have appreciated the efforts of police for cracking/solving the case. Police urges the public to continue supporting law enforcement efforts by reporting any suspicious activities in their neighbourhood. Cooperation from the community is crucial in maintaining safety and security across the district.

Ganderbal, November 10: Police in Ganderbal have arrested 2 smugglers & seized illegally procured forest produce in the jurisdiction of PS Gund.

On a specific input, a Police party of PS Gund under the supervision of SDPO Kangan, intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK18C-6556 with two persons on board. They have been identified as Bashir Ahmad Raina son of Habibullah Rania resident of Ganivan Kangan, Fareed Ahmad Akhoon son of Ab Ahad Akhoon resident of Rayil Gagangir. During search, significant quantity of illegally procured forest produces popularly known as “Kuth” packed in 16 gunny bags have been seized. They have been arrested and the vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 48/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered at PS Gund and investigation has been initiated.