Kulgam, Oct 23 (KINS): Kulgam Police have recovered ₹9.5 lakh in an ATM fraud case registered under FIR No. 254/2026 at Police Station Qazigund under Sections 303(2) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Two women have been arrested for their alleged role in receiving the proceeds of the crime, while the two main accused remain absconding.
The case came to light on October 15, 2026, when Muneera Reshi, wife of Gulzar Ahmad Shaan and a resident of Pati Akhran, Kulgam, approached Police Post Mir Bazar with a complaint alleging that her ATM card had been fraudulently exchanged by an unknown person at an ATM in Mir Bazar on October 5, 2026. Subsequently, unauthorised transactions amounting to ₹9.5 lakh were carried out from her bank account.
During the investigation, the main accused were identified as Vinender Singh alias Sheenu, son of Roshan Lal, a resident of Kesan Colony, Ward No. 12, Barwala, Hisar, Haryana, and Mukesh Singh, son of Rajuram, a resident of Hansi, District Hisar, Haryana. Their identities and residential details were established through CCTV footage, technical analysis and other investigative leads.
A police team from Police Post Mir Bazar proceeded to Haryana to trace the accused and verify their residential addresses. However, both accused were found absconding, and their respective residences were found locked. Efforts are underway to trace and apprehend them.
During the investigation, the entire defrauded amount of ₹9.5 lakh was recovered from the following two women:
Shanti Devi, wife of Nathu Ram, a resident of Data Gurana, District Hisar, Haryana, who is the maternal uncle’s wife of accused Vinender Singh alias Sheenu.
Rajpati Devi, wife of Raj Kumar, a resident of Sorkhi, District Hisar, Haryana, who is the maternal aunt of accused Mukesh Singh.
Both women have been arrested in connection with the case for their alleged role in receiving the proceeds of the crime. Further investigation is underway to establish the complete sequence of events and ascertain the role of all persons involved.
Kulgam Police have appealed to the public to share any credible information regarding the whereabouts of the absconding accused, Vinender Singh alias Sheenu and Mukesh Singh, with the nearest police station, Police Post Mir Bazar, Police Station Qazigund, or PCR at +91 70515 10660. The police have stated that information provided will be handled with due confidentiality, subject to applicable law.
SSP Kulgam, Anayat Ali Choudhary, IPS, has advised the public to remain vigilant while conducting ATM transactions. Citizens have been urged not to hand over their ATM cards or disclose their PINs, OTPs or banking credentials to unknown persons. They have also been advised to avoid accepting assistance from strangers at ATMs and immediately report any suspicious activity or unauthorised transactions to their bank and the police.
Kulgam Police reiterated their commitment to safeguarding public interests and urged citizens to remain alert and cooperate with the police in preventing financial fraud and other criminal activities.
Further investigation and requisite legal formalities are underway.(KINS)
Kulgam Police recover 9.5 Lakh in ATM fraud case; Two women arrested, two main accused absconding
