SRINAGAR: Police in Baramulla district of North Kashmir have apprehended three members of a gang involved in cheating and robbery, recovering a substantial amount of cash and counterfeit gold coins, officials said.
On December 18, 2025, a complaint was lodged at Police Station Pattan by Furqan Akbar, resident of Trisal, Pulwama, alleging that he and his associate Suiliman Bhat were defrauded on the pretext of purchasing gold biscuits. According to the complainants, the accused initially took an advance of Rs 1,00,000 and later called them to Zangam Crossing to deliver the gold. The accused then forcibly seized the remaining cash, threatened the victims, and fled, cheating them of a total Rs 7,00,000.
A case was registered under FIR No. 241/2025 at Police Station Pattan, and an investigation was launched. During the probe, police arrested three accused and recovered Rs 6,00,000 in cash and 17 counterfeit gold coins. Two vehicles used in the crime—a Swift (UP65FT-7605) and a Maruti Ignis (JK05P-3743)—were also seized. The fourth accused remains at large, with efforts ongoing to apprehend him.
Police said further investigation is underway. The Jammu and Kashmir Police reiterated its commitment to act firmly against fraudsters and urged the public to exercise caution.
