Police solve theft case in Srinagar, accused arrested

Srinagar, Sept 01: Police in Srinagar solved a theft case by arresting an accused person involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property from his possession.

A police spokesperson said that on August 24, 2025, Police Station Nishat received a written complaint from Mohammad Aslam Lone, S/O Abdul Gani Lone, resident of Gupkar Mohalla, Nishat, alleging the theft of cash and gold ornaments worth several lakhs by unknown individuals.

Based on the complaint, the spokesperson said that FIR No. 69/2025 under sections 305, 331(3) BNS was registered at Police Station Nishat, and investigation was promptly initiated.

He said during the course of investigation, several suspects were questioned and one suspect namely Shahid Mehraj Bhat, S/O Mehraj-ud-Din Bhat, resident of Meerakabad, Shalimar was identified as the accused and subsequently, he was arrested for the commission of the crime.

Upon his disclosure, the stolen property, including Rs. 50,000 in cash and gold ornaments valued at Rs. 2,65,000, was recovered. The investigation remains ongoing, and further recoveries are anticipated from the accused person, spokesperson added.