Conman arrested for duping Srinagar resident with false promise to secure brother's release: Police

Srinagar, Jan 05: Police in Srinagar have arrested a conman for duping an individual by falsely promising to secure the release of his brother from police custody.

The police in a handout said that Police Station Nowhatta received a written complaint from Showkat Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Zahid Pora, Hawal who alleged that Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh from Sheikh Colony Makhdoom Sahib had fraudulently taken Rs 30000 from him.

"Fayaz claimed he could use his influence to arrange the release of Showkat’s brother, Sajad Sheikh, who was arrested in connection with Case FIR No. 55/2024 under Sections 8/20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act," the Police handout reads.

The handout reads that Sajad Sheikh was lawfully arrested under the said case. "However, Fayaz exploited the situation, luring the complainant into paying Rs 30,000 on the false pretense of influencing police proceedings," it reads.

Following this, Police Station Nowhatta registered case FIR No. 01/2025 under Section 318 of the Indian Penal Code. "During the investigation, authorities managed to recover the full amount of Rs 30000 from the accused," it reads. Further investigation into the case is underway.