Baramulla, Oct 09 (KNS): Police have solved a theft case here by recovering around 100 kg of stolen copper sheets and identifying a suspect involved in the offence, officials said on Friday.
The case was registered at Police Station Kreeri on a complaint by Tariq Ahmad Zargar, a resident of Kreeri, who alleged that approximately 100 kg of copper sheets were stolen from his residential premises during the intervening night of October 7 and 8, they said.
During the investigation, technical and human intelligence were collected and analysed, leading to the identification of certain suspects, the officials said.
During questioning, Muzamil Ahmad Gojree, son of Gh. Mohammad Gojree, a resident of Tilgam Bala, disclosed his involvement in the commission of the offence, they said.
Investigation revealed that the suspect had allegedly visited the complainant's premises during the intervening night on a scooty and entered with the intention of committing theft, the officials said.
He allegedly removed two jute bags containing approximately 50 kg of copper sheets each, transported the stolen property on the scooty and concealed it in an orchard beneath a heap of wooden logs, they added.
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Acting on the disclosure, a police team reached the identified location and conducted a search, during which approximately 100 kg of stolen copper sheets/plates were recovered from beneath the heap of wooden logs, the officials said.
The recovered property has been taken into possession as per prescribed legal procedure and is being dealt with as case property, they said.
The recovery marks a significant breakthrough in the investigation and provides important corroborative evidence regarding the commission of the offence, the officials said, adding that further investigation is underway to establish the complete sequence of events, verify the involvement of any other person(s), and collect additional technical, documentary and forensic evidence.
Baramulla Police reiterated its commitment to ensuring effective investigation of criminal cases and bringing all persons found involved in the commission of offences to justice in accordance with law, they said. (KNS)
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