SRINAGAR: Police in South Kashmir’s Shopian have registered an FIR after a 70-year-old man alleged that several lakhs of rupees were fraudulently withdrawn from his account at the State Bank of India (SBI), Shopian branch.
The complainant, identified as Jamal-u-Din, said he visited the bank in March 2025 for a routine transaction. He was shocked to learn that a significant amount had already been withdrawn from his account without his knowledge or consent.
Following the complaint, the police initiated an investigation, which has indicated a possible criminal conspiracy involving individuals associated with the bank. Official sources said the withdrawn money had been transferred to the accounts of two bank employees—a driver and an ATM guard—both of whom are now under investigation.
The case has been registered under FIR No. 122/2025 at Police Station Shopian and includes charges of criminal breach of trust, cheating, and conspiracy.
A police official said that the investigation is underway and assured that strict action would be taken against anyone found involved.
Authorities have advised the public to remain alert and report any suspicious banking activity immediately. (GNS)
