SRINAGAR: Police in Ganderbal solved a theft case by arresting 6 accused persons involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property worth lacs from their possession.

On 18/08/2024, a written compliant was received by Police Station Kangan from one person namely Mohammad Younis Jungle son of Mohammad Mitha resident of Kalakoot Rajuri A/P Badipathri Behek Naranag regarding theft of his Livestock (Sheep/Goats) at Badipathri Behek Naranag. Upon the receipt of the compliant, a case vide FIR No. 68/2024 under relevant sections of law was registered at PS Kangan and further course of investigation was set into motion.

On receipt of this information, Police constituted a special team under the supervision of SDPO Kangan Shri Mohammad Ashraf-JKPS headed by SHO PS Kangan to investigate the matter. After strenuous efforts and with the help of technical inputs, the Police team recovered 30 stolen (Sheep/Goats) worth lacs from the upper reaches of Gutlibagh Forests. Meanwhile, one person was also apprehended in the instant case who disclosed his identity as Showkat Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Ahad resident of Wurpash Ganderbal.

During the investigation, the aforementioned person confessed that he had committed the crime along with 05 persons namely Shafeeq Ahmad Khan son of Mumtaz Ahmad resident of Wurpash Ganderbal, Tariq Ahmad Khan son of Farooq Ahmad resident of Wurpash Ganderbal, Irfan Ahmad Kataria son of Farooq Ahmad resident of Chatergull Bala Kangan, Mohammad Reyaz Baniya son of Beena Amin resident of Rajori A/P Chatergull Bala Kangan and Irshad Ahmad Raina son of Abdul Khaliq resident of Gund Ari Kangan. All the 06 accused persons have been arrested & and shifted to police station where they remain in custody. Moreover, 02 vehicles bearing Regd. Nos JK05G-1602 and JK16C-1118 used in the commission of the crime were also seized. More recovery of stolen livestock is expected.

The locals have hailed and appreciated the efforts of J&K Police for swift action in solving the theft case. General Public is requested to co-operate with J&K Police & share inputs of burglars/thieves present in the society, so that they can be nabbed effectively in future also.

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