Police on Sunday claimed to have booked an ATM fraudster, who according to them was involved in over 11 ATM theft cases in across the state.
A police spokesman in a statement said that police station Pantha Chowk booked a person Ajaz Ahmad Khan, son of Sonnaullah Khan of Hyhama under Public Safety Act (PSA).
"During investigation of a case FIR No 69/2018 under section 420, 320 RPC of P/S Pantha Chowk, the person was found involved in as many as 11 ATM theft cases in different police stations of the state," he said, adding that it was also learnt that the accused is a police constable and is currently under suspension.
"After in-depth investigation and analysis of CCTV footages, the culprit was arrested and recommended for Public Safety Act," the spokesman said adding that the PSA warrant was issued by district magistrate Srinagar and the accused was shifted to Kot Bhalwal Jail Jammu.