Police solve theft case in Anantnag, accused lady arrested, stolen property recovered

Srinagar, Sep 13: Police in Anantnag have solved a theft case by arresting accused lady involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen items from her possession.

A police spokesperson said that acting swiftly on a complaint filed by Ms. Shahizda Akhter, wife of Late Ghulam Nabi Parray, resident of Shipora Larkipora, regarding theft of golden ornaments.

He said a case vide FIR No. 181/2024 was registered and an investigation was promptly launched.

During the investigation, Rehana, wife of Majid Dar and resident of Minward, was brought in for questioning. During questioning, she admitted the commission of crime and on her revelation, the stolen items, including, 01 gold bangle, 04 gold rings, 01 jhumka, 01 chain with a pendulum worth approximately ₹3 lakhs, were recovered from her residence.

Further investigation, led to the recovery of additional golden ornaments from the accused's house, including 02 gold bangles, 01 jhumka, 01 gold chain, 02 pendulums, 01 pair of earrings, 01 pair of tops, 01 gold ring, valued approximately ₹4.5 lakhs, bringing the total recoveries to ₹7.5 lakhs.

The accused has been arrested and the investigation is going on.