SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested an extortionist who was masquerading as a militant with toy weapons in Pulwama.
Details revealed that JKP in Rajpora received a written complaint stating that at about 19:30 hours, while on the way home from his clinic, some unknown person intercepted him, threatened him with weapons, and asked for money. They took away Rs 3300 from him, the only amount that he was carrying.
Upon this report, an FIR vide number 8/2023 under relevant sections of law was registered and an investigation was set into motion.
During the course of the investigation, several persons were rounded up, one among them identified as Adil Yousuf Dar of Bellow village was interrogated, who revealed that he has committed the said crime using toy pistols.
Upon his disclosure two toy pistols, 3 valets, one Redmi mobile phone, Rs 3330, 2ATM cards, Adhar Card, a driving license, Pan Card, Election Card, and Jio Sim belonging to the complainant were recovered from his possession.
Police said further investigation is underway.
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