Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police apprehended a gang of robbers who were posing as Police commandos to loot truck drivers during night time in Srinagar, officials said.
Police on Wednesday said that the operation led to the recovery of dummy guns, a vehicle, black uniforms, and other incriminating materials used in the crime.
They said on February 22, 2025, Police Station Shalteng received a complaint from Chanchal Singh, a resident of Haryana, stating that during the night hours, unidentified individuals stopped his vehicle at Maloora, Shalteng, and robbed him of cash and valuables at gunpoint.
Based on this complaint, an FIR (No. 15 U/S 307, 126(2), 3(5)) was registered, and an investigation was launched.
Acting swiftly, Srinagar Police formed multiple teams and conducted an extensive search operation. Within days,four accused persons were arrested from different areas of the city.
The accsed have been identified as Sahil Ahmad Sheikh and Aqib Ahmad Sheikh both resident of Narkarah Budgam, Arbaz Ahmad Wani of SD Colony Batmaloo and Faisal Ahmad Shah of Nowhatta.
The investigation led to the seizure of two dummy guns, nine mobile phones, a Swift vehicle, ATM cards, cash, and black commando uniforms used in the crime.
The accused specifically targeted trucks with registration numbers from outside the Union Territory, choosing desolate highway stretches during night time to execute their crimes.
“They intimidated drivers using dummy guns while dressed in black commando uniforms before robbing them of cash, ATM cards, and other valuables”, police said.
Pertinently, the arrested individuals are history-sheeters with multiple cases registered against them in various police stations across Jammu and Kashmir.
Srinagar Police reiterates its commitment to combating crime and ensuring public safety. Citizens are urged to report any suspicious activities or criminal incidents to the nearest police station to help safeguarding the society, police