Four robbers posing as police commandos held

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested four individuals involved in a series of robberies, where they posed as Police Commandos to loot trucks during night time in Srinagar.

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A police spokesperson confirmed that the Srinagar Police apprehended a gang of robbers who were using fake police identities to target truck drivers.

The operation led to the recovery of dummy guns, a vehicle, black uniforms and other incriminating materials used in the crimes.

According to police officials, on February 22, Police Station Shalteng received a complaint from Chanchal Singh, a resident of Haryana, who reported that during the night, unidentified individuals stopped his vehicle at Maloora, Shalteng, and robbed him of cash and valuables at gunpoint. Based on this complaint, an FIR was registered, and an investigation was initiated.

Srinagar police formed multiple teams and conducted an extensive search operation. “Within days, four accused persons were identified and arrested from different areas of the city,” police said. The arrested individuals have been identified as Sahil Ahmad Sheikh, Aqib Ahmad Sheikh, Arbaz Ahmad Wani and Faisal Ahmad Shah, son of Azad Ahmad Shah, all residents of Nowhatta.

The police 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 crimes. Police said the gang specifically targeted trucks with registration numbers from outside the Union Territory, operating on desolate highway stretches during night time. “They intimidated drivers using dummy guns while dressed in black commando uniforms before robbing them of cash, ATM cards, and other valuables,” police explained.

The arrested individuals have multiple cases registered against them in various police stations across Jammu and Kashmir.

Srinagar police reiterated its commitment to combat crime and ensure public safety, urging citizens to report any suspicious activities or criminal incidents to the nearest police station to help safeguard society.