Srinagar, July 20: The Special Crime Wing, Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Monday conducted massive searches at multiple locations in Srinagar and Ganderbal districts and busted an organised extortion racket.
Officials told GNS that the searches were carried out in connection with FIR No. 18/2026 registered under Sections 204, 319(2), 308(2), 338 and 61 of the BNS.
The case pertains to an organised gang of fraudsters who impersonated officials of Crime Branch and Anti-Corruption Bureau. The accused allegedly threatened senior citizens with false complaints and arrest, and extorted money from them.
According to Crime Branch, the accused in this case have extorted over Rs 30 lakh from a senior citizen residing in Srinagar city.
The residences of the accused persons were searched. The accused have been identified as Mubashir Ahmad Yatto (Wani), S/o Ali Mohd Yatto (Wani), R/o Near Masjid Salmani Farsi, Rangil, Nagbal, Ganderbal; Naseer Maqbool Bichoo, S/o Mohd Maqbool Bichoo, R/o Near Gulshan Valley Hotel, Khwaja Yarbal, Saidakadal, Srinagar; Mudasir Sadiq Najar, S/o Mohd Sadiq Najar, R/o Kalal Doori, Naid Kadal, S.R. Gunj, Srinagar; and Muneer Ahmad Mir, S/o Abdul Rashid Mir, R/o Gousia Colony, near Saint Solomon School, Elahi Bagh, Srinagar.
The Special Crime Wing, Kashmir has appealed to the general public to remain vigilant against individuals involved in cheating, forgery, cyber-enabled offences, impersonation and other organised crimes.
Citizens have been advised not to fall prey to fraudulent schemes, forged documents, or false promises made for unlawful gain. Anyone who comes across such criminal activities or suspects any person of indulging in similar offences has been requested to report the matter immediately to the nearest police station or to Crime Branch, J&K for prompt legal action. (GNS)
