Police busts deceptive Jeweler in counterfeit gold ornament scam in Pulwama, accused arrested

Srinagar: Police on Friday said that in Pulwama it has successfully arrested a deceptive Jeweller in counterfeit gold ornament scam.
In a statement issued from Zonal Police Headquarters Srinagar Police said that in Pulwama, it has received a series of complaints against the jeweller namely Sajad Ah Zargar, (operating a gold shop named Diamond Jewellers at AL-Ahmad complex near Shaheed Farooq Chowk Pulwama) who allegedly deceived customers with counterfeit gold ornaments and got engaging in this fraudulent activity for an extended period. Police in it’s statement further said that while acting swiftly, the accused jeweler involved in the commission of crime was arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody, adding therein that a case under FIR No. 210/2023 was registered at Police Station Pulwama, and a thorough investigation has also been initiated.
Stating that the arrest follows a meticulous investigation into allegations of counterfeit gold ornaments being sold to innocent customers, shedding light on a series of complaints against the accused, Police in the concluding para of it’s above quoted statement said that this apprehension serves as a stern warning to those involved in fraudulent practices, as J&K Police remains vigilant in ensuring the safety and well-being of the community.