Police solve theft case in Shopian, accused held

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Mar 27: Police in Shopian solved a theft case within hours by arresting an accused person involved in the commission of crime. The stolen property was also recovered.
Police Station Zainapora today received a written complaint from one person Farooq Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Ahmad Bhat resident of Niklora stating therein that his personal Mobile phone has been stolen from his Hardware shop at Zainapora.
Accordingly, police said, a case vide FIR No.20/2023 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Zainapora and an investigation was initiated.
During the investigation, one suspect identified as Rafee Ahmad Sheikh, son of Mohamad Ayoub, resident of Zainapora was called for questioning in the instant case, he confessed his involvement in the crime.
“On his disclosure, the stolen Mobile phone and a cash amount of Rs 41000, which was illegally withdrawn by the said accused through MPay have also been recovered. Subsequently, he has been arrested and shifted to the police station.”