Srinagar, July 13: Baramulla Police on Saturday said to have arrested three persons involved in cheating people under the guise of selling, purchasing vehicles and promising government jobs in Kreeri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
In a media statement, a police spokesman said that the gang’s modus operandi involved cheating people under the guise of selling and purchasing vehicles and promising government jobs in reputable institutions like Banks and government Departments.
He said, acting swiftly kreeri police registered an FIR (No. 100/24 U/s 318(4) BNS) and took three accused persons into custody.
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The accused identified as Mudasir Ahmad Mir, son of Ghulam Ahmad Mir, resident of Thindima, Firdous Ahmad Mir @ Sameer Khan, son of Ab Aziz, resident of Mughalpora Tangmarg, currently residing in Chanapora, Srinagar and Syed Akther, son of Ab Rasheed, resident of Sonlipora Tanmarg.
The accused are currently under police custody, and further investigation is underway. Additional arrests are expected as the probe unfolds, he said.
This successful operation demonstrates the commitment of the Jammu and Kashmir Police to protecting citizens from fraudulent activities and ensuring justice for the victims, the spokesman added.