Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Jan 22: Police here today arrested eight thieves and a contractor dealing with stolen property from Rajbagh area of the city.
Stolen property worth lakhs of rupees was recovered by police, which had been stolen from various parts of Srinagar city.
People in Rajbagh area had complained to Police Station Rajbagh about thefts in the area. Police had intensified patrolling and night checking in the area. Last night while patrolling the area, eight thieves were arrested and taken to Police Station.
During questioning, they disclosed their hideout where they had dumped all the stolen goods. The stolen items were seized which include geysers, cooking utensils, copper, blankets, TVs and other house hold items.
During the course of investigation, Police also arrested a contractor who was dealing in stolen property. Investigation is going on to identify the other persons involved in these criminal offences.
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