In Srinagar, a local woman is accused of scamming several jewelers out of more than ₹17 lakh in gold and copper over just two months. The fraud, which began in late July and continued through August, has hit three well‑known shops in the city.
Shah‑e‑Hamdan Ornaments in Lal Bazar lost about ₹5 lakh worth of jewelry on August 21. The owner filed an FIR the next day at the Lal Bazar police station. Maqdoomi Zevraat, near Nawa Kadal, fell victim to a similar scheme on August 8, losing roughly the same amount of goods. The shop reported the incident to the Brahmaniya Police Post.
Zarger Jewellers in Soura was hit on July 29, with the owner reporting a ₹7 lakh loss. When the shop owner went to the Soura police station, officers promised action and are still verifying the details.
All three jewelers say the perpetrator posed as a customer. She would visit the store, claim she wanted to show the items to family members, and let the shopkeeper take the pieces. Then she would pause, cut off contact, and disappear, taking the jewelry with her. The victims could prove the fraud with photos, video footage and fake bank cheques. The cheques were allegedly issued by a man named Ajaz Ahmad Khan, described as a history‑sheeter and gang member.
Police have opened an investigation into the case. The victims have asked authorities to intensify efforts to recover the stolen goods and money. This incident highlights a growing trend of sophisticated fraud in the region’s jewelry trade. Keep an eye on updates as the police continue to track the imposter’s movements.
Source: ianslive
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