Valley Observer Weekly Newspaper of Jammu and Kashmir

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.

2.7Kgs of Narcotics worth 20 crores seized

Baramulla, October 29: In a major operation against drug trafficking, Police in Baramulla seized 2.7Kgs of Heroin worth 20 crores and arrested three key figures of a heroin smuggling ring.

Acting on credible intelligence, a police team detained Nazim Din son of Alim Din Tass from Zamboor Pattan Uri during a surprise naka at NHW Khanpora on October 21, 2024. Upon search, officers found 519 grams of heroin concealed in a polythene bag under his armpit.

During initial questioning, Nazim disclosed his involvement in drug trafficking, allegedly under the influence of an unknown individual from Down Town Srinagar referred to as “Mir Sb.” According to his statement, he and his associate Waqar Ahmad Khawaja son of Abdul Rouf Khawaja from Tangdhar, Kupwara, had received a consignment of heroin on October 17, 2024 from a woman near Noora Hospital in Srinagar. The duo used a Maruti Ertiga vehicle bearing registration number JK09D-5822 owned by Waqar to transport the contraband from Srinagar to Handwara, distributing the drugs among local associates.

Following this lead, Police with the assistance of a magistrate, apprehended Waqar Ahmad near Handwara Bye-Pass crossing along with his vehicle and seized one more bag of heroin weighing 475 grams from the car’s boot. Further investigations led to the arrest of a third accomplice Manzoor Ahmad Bhat from Marathgam, Handwara on October 27, 2024. Upon his arrest, a search of his residence uncovered four additional packets of Heroin (1,701 grams) concealed in his wardrobe.

The seized vehicle used in transporting the drugs has been confiscated, and all suspects are currently under police remand. Investigation is going on to identify other members of the trafficking network including the Srinagar-based figure suspected of orchestrating local distribution.

Police is committed to a zero-tolerance approach to drug-related offenses and call on citizens to report any suspicious activities to help in building a drug-free society.

Stolen property worth lacs recovered

Ganderbal, October 29: Police in Ganderbal solved a theft case by arresting 6 accused persons involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property worth lacs from their possession.

On 18/08/2024, a written compliant was received by Police Station Kangan from one person namely Mohammad Younis Jungle son of Mohammad Mitha resident of Kalakoot Rajuri A/P Badipathri Behek Naranag regarding theft of his Livestock (Sheep/Goats) at Badipathri Behek Naranag. Upon the receipt of the compliant, a case vide FIR No. 68/2024 under relevant sections of law was registered at PS Kangan and further course of investigation was set into motion.

On receipt of this information, Police constituted a special team under the supervision of SDPO Kangan Shri Mohammad Ashraf-JKPS headed by SHO PS Kangan to investigate the matter. After strenuous efforts and with the help of technical inputs, the Police team recovered 30 stolen (Sheep/Goats) worth lacs from the upper reaches of Gutlibagh Forests. Meanwhile, one person was also apprehended in the instant case who disclosed his identity as Showkat Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Ahad resident of Wurpash Ganderbal.

During the investigation, the aforementioned person confessed that he had committed the crime along with 05 persons namely Shafeeq Ahmad Khan son of Mumtaz Ahmad resident of Wurpash Ganderbal, Tariq Ahmad Khan son of Farooq Ahmad resident of Wurpash Ganderbal, Irfan Ahmad Kataria son of Farooq Ahmad resident of Chatergull Bala Kangan, Mohammad Reyaz Baniya son of Beena Amin resident of Rajori A/P Chatergull Bala Kangan and Irshad Ahmad Raina son of Abdul Khaliq resident of Gund Ari Kangan. All the 06 accused persons have been arrested & and shifted to police station where they remain in custody. Moreover, 02 vehicles bearing Regd. Nos JK05G-1602 and JK16C-1118 used in the commission of the crime were also seized. More recovery of stolen livestock is expected.

The locals have hailed and appreciated the efforts of J&K Police for swift action in solving the theft case. General Public is requested to co-operate with J&K Police & share inputs of burglars/thieves present in the society, so that they can be nabbed effectively in future also.