Category: CRIME

Baramulla, August 09: Continuing its drive against social crimes, Police in Baramulla have arrested 4 gamblers and seized stake money and playing cards from their possession.

Acting on a reliable information regarding the gambling activities, a police party headed by SHO PS Pattan under the supervision of SDPO Pattan raided at Yamberzal Colony Pattan. During raid, 4 gamblers were arrested & stake money of ₹10,640/- & playing cards were recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Tariq Ahmad Malla son of Gh Hassan resident of Pattan, Bilal Ahmad Shah son of Ali Mohd resident of Kalsari, Firdous Ahmad Shah son of Hikmatullah resident of Pattan & Tanvir Ahmad Shah son of Mohammad Yousuf resident of Kalsari. They have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody.

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

Persons found indulging in criminal activities shall be dealt as per law. Community members are requested to share information regarding the crimes in their neighbourhood with the local police units.

Ganderbal, June 16: Police in Ganderbal have arrested a gang of thieves involved in various theft cases and recovered stolen property worth lakhs from their possession.

On 18/04/2024, Police Station Lar received a written compliant from a person namely Farhad Yousuf son of Syed Yousuf resident of Yarmuqam, stating there in that some unknown persons entered his house during the intervening night of 17-18/04/2024 and stolen some Gold items & Cash.

Regarding the incident, a case vide FIR No.16/2024 under relevant sections of law was registered at PS Lar & a special team under the supervision DySP Hqrs Ganderbal was constituted to nab the culprits.

During the course of investigation and with the help of technical evidences, some prime suspects were summoned at PS Lar. During questioning, 02 suspects identified as Tariq Ahmad Rather son of Gh Mohd Rather resident of Khan Mohalla Pati Takanwari & Manzoor Ahmad Chopan son of Gh Mohd Chopan resident of Larson Ganderbal admitted their involvement in the commission of the crime.

During further investigation, the duo revealed that they along with their other associates, who had fled to Kargil, are also involved in 02 more theft cases viz, FIR Nos 13 & 17 of 2024 registered at PS Lar. Accordingly, a Police party was dispatched to Kargil and 03 more accused persons identified as Sheraz Ahmad Guroo @Sheru son of Mohd Shafi Guroo resident of Gaad Hanjimohalla Gund Roashan, Showket Ahmad Saad @Veeru son of Gul Saad resident of Narayan Bagh Shadipora & one juvenile (name withheld) were apprehended.

Stolen property worth lakhs including cash amount of ₹10,000/-, Gold Rings 07 Nos, Earrings Gold (Jumka) 04 Nos, Earings Gold (Baali) 08 Nos, Gold Broach 01 No., Ear Tops Gold 02 Nos, Earrings 02 Nos, were recovered from their possession.

Further investigation of the cases are in progress and more recoveries & arrests are expected.

Srinagar, April 27: The Cyber Police Kashmir Zone, Srinagar has successfully recovered and returned 30 missing smartphones worth lakhs of rupees to their rightful owners. To enhance public service and address grievances, the Cyber Police Kashmir Zone, Srinagar is now accepting applications and reports from the general public regarding missing cell phones.

The dedicated technical team of the Cyber Police Kashmir Zone, Srinagar has been relentless in their efforts, successfully tracing 30 missing smartphones of various makes and models worth lakhs of rupees. These devices were promptly returned to their rightful owners today at the Cyber Police Station Kashmir Zone, Srinagar.

In addition to tracing missing mobile phones, the Cyber Police Kashmir Zone, Srinagar, continues to assist citizens with various technological challenges encountered in their daily lives, including addressing online frauds, scams and other cyber-related crimes reported in the Cyber Police Station Kashmir Zone, Srinagar on a routine basis.

Under the guidance of the Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone, the Cyber Police Kashmir has initiated various awareness campaigns and programs to educate the public about contemporary online frauds and scams. The Cyber Police Kashmir Zone, Srinagar strongly advises the general public against sharing bank details, account information, personal details, OTPs, or any sensitive information with anyone.

The efforts of the Cyber Police Kashmir Zone, Srinagar have been widely appreciated by the general public, who acknowledge and applaud their role in providing valuable services to the community.

Ganderbal, April 06: Police in Ganderbal have busted a notorious gang of burglars and recovered stolen property worth lacs. Besides, arrested 03 accused persons involved in the commission of crime.

On 22/03/2024, Police Station Gund received a written complaint from a person namely Tajamul Hussain, owner of Hung Park Restaurant, stating therein that during intervening night of 21-22/03/2024, some unknown persons have broken locks and barged into his restaurant, and have stolen valuable items like Generator, Two Inverter Units, Transformer, Coffee Machine, Griller/Toaster, Gas Stove, Gas Cylinders, Utensils, Electric Cables and damaged CCTV Cameras and other items.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No.11/2024, under relevant sections of law was registered at PS Gund and investigation was entrusted to a Special Police team under the supervision of SDPO Kangan Shri Muzaffar Jan-JKPS.

After strenuous efforts and by taking the technical support, the Special Police team of PS Gund led by SHO PS Gund zeroed in on few suspects and started to hunt them. In the process, suspect namely Irshad Ahmad Kalwatho son of Ab Rashid Kalwatho resident of Naninara, Sumbal was apprehended and during sustained questioning, he admitted to have committed the crime and also disclosed the identity of the other accomplice accused persons namely Feroze Ahmad Kalwatho son of Farooq Ahmad Kalwatho and Mohd Saleem Kalu @Jana son of Abdul Khaliq Kalu, both residents of Naninara, Sumbal, who were subsequently arrested.

On their disclosure, the stolen property worth lacs were recovered from different spots at Naninara, Sumbal.

During further questioning, additional stolen property was recovered which unveiled the non-reported theft cases in the JD by this notorious gang. Moreover, a Tata Mobile bearing registration number JK01M-6083 used in the commission of crime has also been seized.

Further investigation is going on. More arrests and recovery of stolen property is expected.

General Public has hailed the swift action of J&K Police in nabbing the burglars & hoped that culprits involved in such crimes will be dealt strictly under law.

Budgam, April 04: Police in Budgam have solved theft case by arresting an accused person and recovered stolen property from his possession.
Police Post Soibugh received a complaint from one lady who is a resident of Soibugh stating there in that some unknown persons have barged into her house and stole cash and golden ornaments. Upon this information, a case vide FIR No. 103/2024 under relevant section of law was registered at Police Station Budgam and investigation was set into motion.
During the course of investigation, several suspects were brought for questioning. During questioning, one suspect identified as Furqan Ahmad Malik son of Manzoor Ahmed Malik resident of Soibugh admitted his involvement in the commission of crime. On his disclosure, stolen cash of Rs 6,500/- were recovered from his possession. He has been arrested in the instant case and further investigation is going on.
Our consistent actions against anti-social elements should reassure the community members that we are making every effort to keep our society free of crime. Police has resolved to act as per law against those who indulge in criminal activities.

Pulwama, March 27: Police station Rajpora has registered FIR against a rumour monger namely Sameer Ahmed Paray son of Ab Rasheed Parray resident of Kanikoot CB Nath. The said person has recently uploaded a false post on his fake Face book ID “Babar Azam” in which he has uploaded a photo depicting Arms and ammunition and has claimed that a new one from Pulwama has joined militancy. The said person has been found circulating incriminating content on social media there by disrupting public peace and tranquillity.
In this regard a Case FIR No 23/2024 u/s 505(b)/IPC has been registered in Police Station Rajpora and investigation set into motion.
General public is requested to abstain from posting any false content on social media. Strict action will be taken against any person found involved in posting malicious content on internet.

Ganderbal, February 05: Police in Ganderbal have solved a theft case with in hours by arresting 02 accused persons involved in the commission of crime. Stolen property has also been recovered from their possession.
Yesterday during evening hours, Police Station Ganderbal received information through reliable sources that some unknown thieves had entered the residential house of Gh Mohd Sofi son of Noor-Din Sofi resident of Patipora Saloora and taken away some jewellery & cash.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 18/2024 under relevant sections of law was registered and investigation was initiated.
On the directions of SSP Ganderbal, a special police team was constituted under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Ganderbal Shri Gh Hassan-JKPS lead by SHO PS Ganderbal. Acting swiftly, a special police team after strenuous efforts and with the help of technical inputs & CCTV footage, apprehended two accused persons identified as Imran Ismail Bhat & Umar Shafi Gilkar, both residents of Tailbal Hazratbal.
During preliminary investigation, officers learnt their involvement in the commission of crime. On their disclosure, stolen jewellery including 01 Golden Ring, a pair of Golden Ear Rings, a Golden Badge & cash amount of ₹13,000 have been recovered from their possession. Vehicle (Amaze Car) bearing registration number JK01AT-1953 used in the commission of the crime has also been seized.
General Public hailed & appreciated the efforts of Police for swift action & solving the theft case within two hours. People are requested to cooperate with J&K Police & share inputs of criminals present in the society so that action under law shall be initiated.

Pulwama, January 31: Police in Pulwama solved 02 theft cases in Pulwama by arresting accused persons involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property worth lacs from their possession.

On 30/01/2024, Police Station Pulwama received a complaint from Abdul Majeed and Ghulam Rasool Dar, stating there in that unknown thief/thieves under the cover of night entered the apple orchard and stole various items. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 19/2024 under relevant sections of law was registered and investigation was initiated.

During the course of investigation, officers zeroed in on one suspect identified as Arif Hussain Dar son of Abdul Khaliq Dar resident of Chakoora Arigam. During questioning officers learnt about his involvement in the commission of crime. On his disclosure the stolen items have been recovered.

Meanwhile, during the course of investigation of another theft case FIR No. 334/2023, one accused identified as Bashir Ahmad Sheikh of Ladermad Awantipora was apprehended, leading to the recovery of stolen items related to the said case FIR which includes 06 Samawars and 14 Copper Plates.

Community members have lauded the efforts of J&K police for solving the cases. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities, fostering a collaborative effort for a secure environment.

Budgam, January 14: Police in Budgam have solved a theft case by arresting one accused person and recovered stolen property worth lacs from his possession.

On 12/01/2024, Police Station Magam received a written complaint from some shopkeepers of Magam Market that their shops had been burgled during the intervening night of 11th & 12th January 2024 and goods worth lakhs were stolen besides, vehicle (Tata Sumo) bearing Reg. No JK04-9558 was also stolen. On receipt of this information, a case vide FIR No. 03/2024 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Magam and investigation was taken up.

During the course of investigation, some suspects were rounded up and some leads were followed resulting in the arrest of one accused identified as Himayat Hussain Mir son of Mohd Hussain Mir resident of Yagipora Magam. During the analysis of CCTV footages, it was observed that the vehicle was taken towards Pattan-Sopore axis. Subsequently, teams were sent to various locations and the vehicle was traced near Hygam Sopore. Goods worth lakhs alongwith vehicle have been recovered.

Further investigation of the case is going on and some more arrests and recoveries are expected.

Community members have lauded the efforts of police for cracking/solving the case at its earliest. Police in Budgam urges the public to install CCTV cameras as per directions of the District Magistrate.

Anantnag, January 12: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police busted a drug module by arresting three members of a family in Anantnag and recovered huge consignment of contraband/ psychotropic substance from their possession.

Police in Anantnag received an information through reliable sources that a family comprising (Father, Mother and Son) namely Mohd Ramzan Ganai son of Gh Rasool Ganie, Shahzada Akhter wife of Mohd Ramzan Ganie and Zubair Ramzan Ganai son of Mohd Ramzan Ganie, residents of Seer Hamdan Mattan under a well-planned criminal conspiracy are continuously indulging in illegal trade of illicit alcohol as well as of cannabis charas powder. Reliable sources also revealed that the trio has concealed huge quantity of illicit alcohol as well as illicit cannabis charas powder in specially made hideouts in their residential house, Swift Dzire Car, Baleno car and Motor Cycle.

In this regard, a case FIR No. 04/2024 under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Mattan and investigation was initiated.

Accordingly, a search team comprising of Anantnag Police and Executive Magistrate concerned raided the spot. During search of the house, police party recovered about 9.27 Kgs of Charas powder and 867 Bottles of illicit alcohol which was seized on spot. All three accused persons were arrested. Vehicles Swift Dzire, Baleno car, KTM Motorcycle and cash amount of Rs. 13325 (believed to be proceeds of narcotics) was seized. Further investigation in the instant case is going on.

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.