Srinagar: Police in Anantnag solved a theft case by arresting two accused persons involved in the commission of crime and have also recovered stolen property worth lacs.
Police Station Bijbehara received a written complaint from one person namely Mohd Jabbar Dar of Guree stating therein that some unknown thief/thieves have stolen golden ornaments worth about 2 lacs from his residential house.
On receiving the complaint, a case vide FIR No. 213/2021 under relevant sections of law was registered in PS Bijbehara and investigation was initiated.
During the course of investigation, officers led by SHO Bijbehara using all available means, zeroed in on one suspect identified as Shahid Afredi Dar son of Ali Mohd Dar resident of Guree Hanjipora Anantnag. When officers spoke to him they learnt about his involvement in the commission of crime.
During further questioning, he also confessed that he had sold the stolen ornaments to one person namely Adil Ahmad Dar son of Gh Hassan Dar resident of Guree, who runs a jewellery shop at Pomposh Mohalla Anantnag. Subsequently, the stolen property was recovered from the said jewellery shop.
Both the accused persons have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody. Further investigation of the case is in progress.
Our efforts should assure community members that Police are resolved to act tough against the individuals involved in criminal activities.

KR Desk