SRINAGAR : In the Budgam area of Jammu and Kashmir, a gang purportedly engaged in the illicit trade of fake gold biscuits was dismantled, and three individuals were taken into custody, according to police on Wednesday. According to a police spokeswoman, the Khansahib police station was notified by credible sources on Tuesday about the involvement of a number of people in the illegal sale of fake gold biscuits. In response to a tip, he claimed, a suspect car was stopped close to the Gogjipathri crossing in the Khansahib neighbourhood of the central Kashmir district.He said that the three individuals in the car were Fayaz Ahmad Dar, a resident of Malwa Kunzar, Farooq Ahmad Dar, and Shabir Ahmad Dar, both of Arizal Khansahib. According to the spokesman, 239 biscuits that resembled gold and were perhaps fake were found when searching the car. He said that the accused were immediately apprehended after they were unable to provide proof of the products’ authenticity. According to police, an investigation into the matter has begun and a case has been filed. He continued, saying that preliminary research indicates that these individuals were charging outrageous prices to customers for these phoney gold biscuits. You may access real-time, accurate, and fast local news on your tablet or smartphone.
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