Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Aug 9: Police in Ganderbal today solved a burglary case by arresting three accused persons involved in the commission of the crime and recover stolen property worth over Rs 5 lakh from their possession.
On July 30, Police Station Safapora received a written complaint from one Nisar Ahmad Mir, son of Gh Ahmad Mir resident of Kumar Mohalla Safapora stating therein that during the intervening night of 29/30 July 2023, some unknown burglars have barged into his house and looted cash worth lacs, police said.
Accordingly, police said, a case FIR No. 29/2023 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Safapora and the investigation was initiated.
As per police, on the receipt of the information, SSP Ganderbal Nikhil Borkar constituted a special Police team led by in-charge SHO PS Safapora under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Ganderbal.
“After hectic efforts and with the help of technical resources, 3 suspects were brought for questioning. During questioning, they admitted their involvement in the commission of the crime,” police said.
They have been identified as Bilal Ahmad Guroo son of Abdul Rashid Guroo resident of Sheikhzoo Shilwat, Hilal Ahmad Reshi son of Mohd Ramzan Reshi resident of Pahlipora Safapora and one juvenile.
On their disclosure, police said, stolen cash worth of Rs.5,85,000 and a cell phone has been recovered, while the accused have been taken into Police Custody.
“One accused juvenile has been lodged in Juvenile home DPL Ganderbal. Further investigation into the matter is going on. More arrests and recoveries are expected,” police said.
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