Srinagar, Nov 11 (KNS): Police have arrested seven persons and recovered 83 boxes of stolen apples besides seizing three vehicles allegedly used in the crime in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, officials said on Wednesday.
The arrests were made after Police Station Heerpora received information about the theft of apple boxes from an orchard and storage shed belonging to a resident of Amshipora village, they said.
Acting on the information, a police team, with the assistance of local residents, intercepted three Tata Mobile vehicles a short distance from the spot, officials said.
All seven accused, identified as residents of Keller area of Shopian, were arrested during the operation. The police also recovered 83 stolen apple boxes and seized all three vehicles allegedly used in the theft.
A case has been registered at Police Station Heerpora under FIR No. 126/2026 under relevant sections of law, and further investigation is underway, officials said.
Police have reiterated their commitment to protecting public property and urged people to report suspicious activities to the nearest police establishment. (KNS)
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