Jammu & Kashmir

J&K Police solve major theft case in Baramulla within 24 hours, four arrested

BARAMULLA — Police in Baramulla have solved a major theft case within 24 hours, arresting four accused persons and recovering all eight stolen deep freezers, besides seizing the vehicle allegedly used in the crime.

The case was registered at Police Station Baramulla following a complaint by Nazir Ahmad Kanroo, owner of Kanroo Enterprises, regarding the theft of eight deep freezers from his godown at Gousia Colony near Gulnar Park.

During the investigation, police conducted technical analysis and questioned several suspects. One of the accused, Adil Hassan Dar of Zogiyar, Sheeri, allegedly disclosed his involvement in the theft along with his associates.

Further investigation revealed that a Tata Mobile vehicle bearing registration number JK01AF-7379, driven by Arif Hussain Wani of Gantamulla Bala, was allegedly used to transport the stolen property.

Police teams subsequently conducted searches at different locations and recovered five deep freezers from Showkat Ahmad Dar of Zogiyar, two from a shop belonging to Asif Amin Tantary, also a resident of Zogiyar, and one from the residence of Wani.

The four arrested accused have been identified as Adil Hassan Dar, Showkat Ahmad Dar alias Sahil, Asif Amin Tantary and Arif Hussain Wani. The vehicle allegedly used in the crime has also been seized.

Police said further investigation is underway to establish the complete chain of the offence and ascertain whether any other persons were involved. — (KIMS)

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