Valley Observer Weekly Newspaper of Jammu and Kashmir

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.

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.