Srinagar Police solve theft case; suspect arrested with gold items worth Rs 12 lakh

Srinagar, Sep 29: Police in central Kashmir’s Srinagar have solved a theft case and recovered gold items worth twelve lakh rupees. The accused, identified as Waseem Ahmad Kaloo, son of Gh. Qadir Kaloo and a resident of Chattabal, has also been arrested, officials said on Monday.

According to a statement issued by police spokesperson, On 21st September 2025, Police Station Nowhatta received a written complaint from Mohammad Yousuf Rather, son of Ab. Gaffar Rather, resident of Wantpora, Rajouri Kadal, to the effect that some unknown persons had broken into his house during his absence, ransacked the house and made away with several gold items, valued in lakhs of Rupees.

Taking cognizance of the matter, he stated, Police Station Nowhatta registered a case under FIR No. 51/2025, under sections 305 and 331 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and initiated a thorough investigation.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT), headed by the Station House Officer (SHO) Nowhatta, was constituted to investigate the case. With technical and human intelligence inputs, several suspects were identified and questioned, he added.

Police said that during sustained investigation, one suspect namely Waseem Ahmad Kaloo, son of Gh. Qadir Kaloo, resident of Chattabal, was identified as the accused person. Upon his disclosure, the Police team successfully recovered stolen gold items worth approximately ₹12 lakhs.

"The accused has been arrested in connection with the case." The spokesperson said.

Furthermore, he said further investigation is underway to ascertain the involvement of other individuals and to ensure all stolen property is accounted for.