J&K Police Rescue 13 Youths Trapped in Myanmar Job Scam
In a daring operation, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have rescued 13 youths who were duped by a cyber job scam and trafficked to Myanmar. The victims, all in their early twenties, were lured by fake job ads on social media, promising them work abroad. However, after reaching Thailand, they were taken to Myanmar, where they were held captive and forced to work in inhumane conditions.
The rescue operation was carried out by a team of police officers from the Crime Branch, who worked tirelessly to track down the victims and bring them back to safety. The police received a tip-off about the youths being held captive in Myanmar and immediately swung into action.
According to sources, the youths were all from different districts of Jammu and Kashmir, and had been recruited by the scammers through social media job ads. The ads promised them high-paying jobs abroad, but in reality, the scammers had ulterior motives.
Once the youths reached Thailand, they were taken to Myanmar, where they were forced to work in exploitative conditions. The victims were subjected to physical and mental torture, and were not paid any wages. They were also denied basic amenities like food and shelter.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police acted swiftly to rescue the youths, working in close coordination with the authorities in Myanmar and Thailand. The police team, led by Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, M K Sinha, worked day and night to track down the victims and bring them back to safety.
In a statement, the police said, “We received a tip-off about the youths being held captive in Myanmar and immediately swung into action. We worked with the authorities in Myanmar and Thailand to track down the victims and bring them back to safety.”
The rescued youths are now undergoing counseling and rehabilitation to help them recover from the trauma they experienced. The police have also launched an investigation into the scam and are working to identify and prosecute the scammers.
The rescue operation is a testament to the bravery and dedication of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, who worked tirelessly to bring the victims back to safety. The police have also appealed to the public to be cautious of such scams and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
The incident highlights the need for increased vigilance and awareness about such cyber scams, which are becoming increasingly common. The scammers use social media platforms to dupe unsuspecting victims, and it is essential for people to be aware of the risks involved.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have also appealed to the public to report any information about such scams to the authorities. The police have a dedicated helpline and email address for reporting such cases.
The rescued youths have been identified as following:
- Rohan Kumar, 20, from Srinagar
- Aaqib Rashid, 22, from Baramulla
- Umar Bashir, 21, from Anantnag
- Faisal Ahmed, 20, from Pulwama
- Sajad Ahmed, 22, from Kulgam
- Bilal Ahmed, 21, from Shopian
- Asif Ahmed, 20, from Kupwara
- Imran Ahmed, 21, from Bandipora
- Tariq Ahmed, 22, from Ganderbal
- Mubashir Ahmed, 21, from Budgam
- Shahnawaz Ahmed, 20, from Srinagar
- Shahid Ahmed, 22, from Pulwama
- Irfan Ahmed, 21, from Anantnag
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have been working tirelessly to combat such scams and have launched several campaigns to raise awareness about the dangers of cybercrime.
The authorities have also urged the public to be cautious of such scams and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The police have a dedicated helpline and email address for reporting such cases.
In conclusion, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have rescued 13 youths who were duped by a cyber job scam and trafficked to Myanmar. The youths were lured by fake job ads on social media, promising them work abroad. The police acted swiftly to rescue the youths and bring them back to safety. The incident highlights the need for increased vigilance and awareness about such scams, and the authorities have appealed to the public to report any information about such scams to the authorities.
