Marriage scam busted, 2 fraudsters arrested in Baramulla

BARAMULLA, 23 November 2023: District Police busted a marriage scam and two fraudsters were arrested in Baramulla on Thursday.

Police Post Mirgund recieved a complaint from Gh Mohammad Bhat son of Mohammad Shareef Bhat resident of Dessa Doda A/P Srinagar, stating therein that, he has been fraudulently cheated by one Mohd Qasim Bhat son of Gh Mohammad Bhat resident of Gund Ibrahim, Trikolbal Pattan, on the pretext of marriage and has paid an amount of about Rs 1,50,000/- to the said fraudester, and on the claim of recovery the said accused person has intimidated him of dire consequences.

In this regard, a case under relevant sections of laws was registered in Police Station Pattan and investigation was taken up.
Acting upon this, Police Party of Police Post Mirgund swung into action and after hactic efforts, accused person Mohd Qasim Bhat, alongwith his accomplice brother namely Nisar Ahmad Bhat have been arrested.

Further details are awaited.