*Baramulla, 20 December 2025* : On 18/12/2025, a complaint was received at Police Station Pattan from Furqan Akbar, R/o Trisal, Pulwama, stating that he and his associate Suiliman Bhat were cheated and robbed by certain persons on the pretext of selling gold biscuits.
The accused initially took an advance of ₹1,00,000/- and later called the complainants to Zangam Crossing to deliver the gold. However, the accused forcibly snatched the remaining cash, threatened the complainants, and fled, thereby cheating and robbing them of a total amount of ₹7,00,000/-.
Accordingly, FIR No. 241/2025 under Sections 309(4), 318(4), 61(2) & 351(2) BNS was registered at Police Station Pattan and investigation was taken up.
During investigation, three accused persons were arrested, leading to the recovery of ₹6,00,000/- cash and 17 counterfeit gold coins. Two vehicles used in the crime, Swift (UP65FT-7605) and Maruti Ignis (JK05P-3743), were also seized.
The fourth accused is absconding, and efforts are underway to arrest him. Further investigation is in progress.
Baramulla Police reiterates its commitment to act firmly against fraudsters and urges the public to remain vigilant.
