Banihal, June 26, 2026: In a major breakthrough against financial fraud, Banihal Police has successfully solved an ATM card swapping case and arrested three members of an interstate gang from Leh, Ladakh.

The case came to light on June 17, 2026, when a local woman lodged a complaint alleging that her ATM card had been fraudulently swapped while she was using an ATM near the Bus Stand in Banihal. Acting promptly, Police Station Banihal registered FIR No. 127/2026 under Sections 303(2) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against unknown persons and launched an intensive investigation.

Using a combination of technical surveillance, digital evidence, and human intelligence, investigators traced the suspects to Leh, Ladakh. A special police team was immediately dispatched, and after a surveillance operation, all three accused were successfully apprehended.

The arrested individuals have been identified as:

- Arjun, son of Raj Kumar, resident of Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.

- Shivam Kumar, son of Jagpal Singh, resident of Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh.

- Monti, son of Pahal Singh, resident of Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

After completing the required legal formalities and obtaining a transit remand from the competent court, the accused were brought back to Police Station Banihal for further investigation.

Police officials said the investigation is continuing to ascertain the gang's involvement in other ATM fraud cases across the region and to recover the stolen money. Banihal Police has urged the public to remain cautious while using ATMs and advised people never to share their ATM cards or PINs with strangers to avoid falling victim to such frauds.