Three habitual offenders arrested; victims urged to come forward
Diplomat Correspondent
Anantnag,(DD) District Police Anantnag has busted an organised fraud racket involving a fake wild garlic (Jangli Lahsun) trade deal, arresting three habitual offenders accused of cheating victims of large sums, including Rs 55 lakhs from a Kishtwar resident.
According to a police spokesperson, Anantnag Police has successfully dismantled an organised fraud racket, arresting three habitual offenders involved in a multi-layered scheme of cheating and criminal intimidation.
The arrested persons have been identified as Tasaduq Hussain Dar @ Haji Tasaduq, S/o Abdul Gani Dar, R/o Sadoora, Anantnag; Mohd Iqbal Wani @ Iqbal Bumdori, S/o Mohd Sikander Wani, R/o Bumdoora, Kokernag; and Mujeeb Ahmad Koka, S/o Gh Mohiuddin Koka, R/o Shankerpora, Dooru.
A case under FIR No. 126/2025 has been registered at Police Station Anantnag under Sections 318(4), 351(2), and 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The complaint was lodged by a victim from Kishtwar, alleging that he was cheated of Rs 55 lakhs in a fake wild garlic trade deal. The accused allegedly posed as legitimate businessmen, luring victims with false promises of high returns. Once substantial investments were made, they defaulted on payments and, when confronted, resorted to criminal intimidation.
Preliminary investigation indicates the racket had a wide reach, targeting victims from various economic backgrounds across District Anantnag and other parts of Jammu & Kashmir. Police have urged anyone defrauded by the accused to report the matter to Police Station Anantnag along with supporting evidence.(DD)