Terror Accused Arrested in J&K using Facial Recognition System, Shifted to Pahalgam
In a significant breakthrough, the Anantnag Police have arrested a suspect involved in a Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case through a recently-installed facial recognition system. The man, identified as Muneeb Mushtaq Sheikh, was identified by the system installed at the X-Ray point in Ganishbal. Sheikh was subsequently shifted to Pahalgam for further verification, where his involvement in an Explosive Substances Act case was also uncovered.
The facial recognition system, which was installed to enhance security and prevent criminal activities, played a crucial role in identifying the suspect. The system uses artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to match faces and identify individuals. In this case, the system scanned the faces of individuals passing through the X-Ray point and matched Muneeb’s face with the records in the database.
The arrest is a significant achievement for the Anantnag Police, who have been working to combat terrorism and other criminal activities in the region. The use of facial recognition technology has proven to be an effective tool in identifying and apprehending suspects, and this case is a testament to its effectiveness.
Muneeb Mushtaq Sheikh, the accused, is a resident of Trenz village in Anantnag district. According to police officials, Sheikh was involved in several criminal activities, including terrorist activities, and was wanted in several cases. The police received a tip-off about his presence at the X-Ray point, which led to his identification and arrest.
The police officials said that Sheikh was taken into custody and was shifted to Pahalgam for further verification. During the verification process, the police discovered that Sheikh was also involved in an Explosive Substances Act case. Further investigation is underway to uncover the extent of his involvement in these cases.
The arrest has sent a strong message to those involved in criminal activities that the police are committed to using every available resource to identify and apprehend them. The use of facial recognition technology is a significant step forward in this effort, and the police are expected to continue using this technology to enhance security and prevent criminal activities.
The police officials have praised the facial recognition system for its role in identifying and apprehending the suspect. “The facial recognition system has been a game-changer for us,” said a police official. “It has enabled us to identify and apprehend suspects quickly and efficiently. We are confident that this technology will continue to play a key role in our efforts to combat terrorism and other criminal activities.”
The use of facial recognition technology is not new in India. The technology has been used in various applications, including border control, law enforcement, and surveillance. However, the use of facial recognition technology in Jammu and Kashmir is a significant development, given the region’s history of terrorism and violence.
The Anantnag Police have been at the forefront of using technology to combat terrorism and other criminal activities. The police have been using various technologies, including drones, CCTV cameras, and biometric identification systems, to enhance security and prevent criminal activities.
The arrest of Muneeb Mushtaq Sheikh is a significant achievement for the Anantnag Police, and it highlights the importance of using technology to combat terrorism and other criminal activities. The use of facial recognition technology has proven to be an effective tool in identifying and apprehending suspects, and the police are expected to continue using this technology to enhance security and prevent criminal activities.
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