Police crack theft case in Baramulla

Baramulla, June 15: Police in Baramulla have solved a theft case by arresting an accused person involved in the commission of crime.

On 14 June, Police Post Old Town Baramulla received a written complaint from Intezamia Committee of Masjid Madina Dargah Aaliya Old Town Baramulla, stating therein that donation box of Masjid Sharief had been looted by some unknown persons during the night.

Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Baramulla and investigation was initiated. During the course of investigation, technical evidence was scrutinised which led to the identification of the accused as Waseem Ahmad Chichek, resident of Lal Baab Sahab Arampora Sopore and he was subsequently arrested.

During questioning, the accused person admitted his involvement in the commission of crime. On his disclosure, stolen property was recovered from his possession. Further investigation of the case is going on.