Shocking Betrayal: Ex-Wife, Accomplices Booked for Elaborate Fake IED Plot to Frame Man in Baramulla

In a chilling turn of events, police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district have unearthed a sensational conspiracy where an ex-wife, along with two accomplices, stands accused of planting a fake Improvised Explosive Device (IED) to frame her former husband. The audacious plot, allegedly fueled by property disputes and a desire to harass, has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the darker side of personal vendettas.

The intricate scheme began to unravel when a suspicious object, resembling a tiffin box with wires, was discovered near the residence of Mohammad Maqbool Lone in Baramulla.

The discovery immediately triggered an alarm, prompting a swift response from local authorities. Given the sensitive nature of the region, any potential explosive device is treated with the utmost seriousness, leading to the rapid deployment of a bomb disposal squad and a thorough cordon of the area.

Initial fears were high as the bomb disposal experts meticulously examined the object.

Their assessment confirmed that while the device was indeed designed to look like an IED, complete with an attached battery and wires, it contained no explosive material. Forensic analysis later corroborated these findings, confirming it to be a carefully constructed hoax device. This crucial determination shifted the focus of the investigation from a potential terror threat to a criminal conspiracy.

Working diligently, the police began piecing together clues, employing intelligence gathering and surveillance techniques.

Their efforts soon pointed towards a carefully orchestrated plan. Leads quickly led them to the primary suspects: Jameela Begum, the ex-wife of Mohammad Maqbool Lone, and her two alleged accomplices, Manzoor Ahmad Lone and Mohammad Ramzan Gojri.

Upon interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to their roles in the conspiracy.

The motive behind this elaborate charade, as revealed during the investigation, was deeply rooted in long-standing property disputes between Jameela Begum and her former husband, Mohammad Maqbool Lone. The planting of the fake IED was an attempt to falsely implicate and harass him, potentially aiming to ruin his reputation or land him in serious legal trouble.

The police have since registered a case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against the three individuals.

These include sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy), 506 (criminal intimidation), 511 (attempt to commit an offense), and 182 (false information with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to the injury of another person). The arrests underscore the police's commitment to unmasking and penalizing those who misuse sensitive security concerns for personal vendettas.

This case serves as a stark reminder of how personal conflicts can escalate into dangerous and malicious criminal acts.

The vigilance of the Baramulla police and the swiftness of their investigation were instrumental in averting a potentially damaging situation for an innocent individual and ensuring that justice is pursued against those who orchestrate such deceptive plots.