July 11: In a commendable display of promptness and professionalism, Banihal Police recovered a handbag containing ₹1.32 lakh in cash and important documents belonging to a group of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims after tracing a commercial taxi through a swift investigation.
According to police, the incident occurred on July 8, when three pilgrims from Jalgaon, Maharashtra accidentally left their handbag under the seat of a hired Honda Amaze taxi while travelling through Banihal. The bag contained ₹1,32,000 in cash along with several important documents. Unable to identify the taxi or its driver, the pilgrims approached Banihal Police for assistance.
Acting immediately on the complaint, a police team led by SHO Banihal Ashiq Hussain Lone, with support from the District Police Headquarters (DHQ) Ramban and coordination with Sopore Police, launched an investigation. Using technical analysis, toll plaza verification and vehicle ownership records, the team successfully traced the taxi and recovered the handbag.
After completing the necessary verification and legal formalities, the recovered cash and documents were returned to their rightful owners. The pilgrims expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Jammu and Kashmir Police, particularly the Banihal Police team, for their timely and coordinated efforts.
Police said the successful recovery reflects their commitment to ensuring the safety, security and assistance of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims throughout the annual pilgrimage.
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