Srinagar Police Arrest Highway Robbers Impersonating Police Commandos
Srinagar Police has successfully apprehended a gang of robbers who posed as Police Commandos to loot trucks during nighttime. The operation resulted in the recovery of dummy guns, a vehicle, black uniforms, and other materials used in the crime.
On February 22, 2025, Police Station Shalteng received a complaint from Chanchal Singh, a Haryana resident, stating that during nighttime, unidentified individuals stopped his vehicle at Maloora, Shalteng, and robbed him at gunpoint. Following this, an FIR (No. 15 U/S 307, 126(2), 3(5)) was registered, and an investigation was promptly initiated.
Srinagar Police formed multiple teams to carry out an extensive search operation. Within days, four accused were identified and arrested from different parts of the city. The arrested individuals are:
• Sahil Ahmad Sheikh, son of Mehraj-u-Din Sheikh, resident of Narakh Budgam
• Aqib Ahmad Sheikh, son of Mehraj-u-Din Sheikh, resident of Narakh Budgam
• Arbaz Ahmad Wani, son of Hilal Ahmad Wani, resident of SD Colony Batmaloo
• Faisal Ahmad Shah, son of Azad Ahmad Shah, resident of Nowhatta
Seized Items
During the investigation, police recovered:
• Two dummy guns
• Nine mobile phones
• A Swift vehicle
• ATM cards and cash
• Black commando uniforms
Modus Operandi
The accused specifically targeted trucks with registration numbers from outside the Union Territory, choosing desolate stretches of the highway during nighttime to execute their crimes. They intimidated drivers using dummy guns and robbed them of cash, ATM cards, and other valuables while dressed in black commando uniforms.
The arrested individuals are history-sheeters with multiple cases registered against them in various police stations across Jammu & Kashmir.
Srinagar Police has reiterated its commitment to combating crime and ensuring public safety. Citizens are encouraged to report any suspicious activities or criminal incidents to the nearest police station to help safeguard society.
