Police solves theft case in Ganderbal within hours; 02 held, stolen property recovered

Srinagar February 05 (KNS): Police in Ganderbal have solved a theft case with in hours by arresting 02 accused persons involved in the commission of crime. Stolen property has also been recovered from their possession.


Yesterday during evening hours, Police Station Ganderbal received information through reliable sources that some unknown thieves had entered the residential house of Gh Mohd Sofi son of Noor-Din Sofi resident of Patipora Saloora and taken away some jewellery & cash.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 18/2024 under relevant sections of law was registered and investigation was initiated.

On the directions of SSP Ganderbal, a special police team was constituted under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Ganderbal Shri Gh Hassan-JKPS lead by SHO PS Ganderbal. Acting swiftly, a special police team after strenuous efforts and with the help of technical inputs & CCTV footage, apprehended two accused persons identified as Imran Ismail Bhat & Umar Shafi Gilkar, both residents of Tailbal Hazratbal.

During preliminary investigation, officers learnt their involvement in the commission of crime. On their disclosure, stolen jewellery including 01 Golden Ring, a pair of Golden Ear Rings, a Golden Badge & cash amount of ?13,000 have been recovered from their possession. Vehicle (Amaze Car) bearing registration number JK01AT-1953 used in the commission of the crime has also been seized.

General Public hailed & appreciated the efforts of Police for swift action & solving the theft case within two hours. People are requested to cooperate with J&K Police & share inputs of criminals present in the society so that action under law shall be initiated.(KNS)

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