SRINAGAR: Srinagar Police has successfully apprehended a gang of robbers who were masquerading as Police Commandos to loot trucks during nighttime. The operation led to the recovery of dummy guns, a vehicle, black uniforms, and other incriminating materials used in the crimes.
On February 22, 2025, Police Station Shalteng received a complaint from Chanchal Singh, a resident of Haryana, stating that unidentified individuals had stopped his vehicle at Maloora, Shalteng, during the night and robbed him at gunpoint, taking cash and valuables. Based on this complaint, an FIR (No. 15 U/S 307, 126(2), 3(5)) was filed, and an investigation was initiated.
Srinagar Police promptly formed multiple teams to conduct an extensive search operation. Within a few days, four accused persons were identified and arrested from different areas of the city. The individuals have been identified as Sahil Ahmad Sheikh, Aqib Ahmad Sheikh, Arbaz Ahmad Wani, and Faisal Ahmad Shah.
The investigation resulted in the seizure of two dummy guns, nine mobile phones, a Swift vehicle, ATM cards, cash, and black commando uniforms used in the commission of the crime. The accused specifically targeted trucks with registration numbers from outside the Union Territory, choosing desolate highway stretches during nighttime to execute their criminal activities. They intimidated the truck drivers using dummy guns while wearing black commando uniforms and robbed them of cash, ATM cards, and other valuables.
The arrested individuals have a criminal history, 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 safeguard the community.
