In a significant breakthrough, police in Awantipora solved a theft case by arresting five persons involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property from their possession.
On 23/06/2025, Police Station Awantipora received a written complaint from Mohd Zubair regarding the theft of cattle from village Barsoo. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 145/2025 under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Awantipora and investigation was initiated.
During the investigation, a police team was constituted under the close supervision of SDPO Awantipora Shri Raja Majid Batt-JKPS, headed by SHO PS Awantipora DySP (P) Shri Aatif Zahoor. Acting swiftly, the team conducted a thorough investigation, gathering leads and intelligence from the local area. As a result of the team’s efforts, one suspect, Azam Bakerwal son of Maqmood Bakerwal resident of Dat Gund Gulshapora Tral, was brought in for questioning. The accused confessed to his involvement in the crime along with four other individuals during questioning. Subsequently, the remaining four accused identified as Nisar Ahmad Mir son of Sanaullah Mir resident of YK Pora Qazigund, Rashid Ahmad Mir son of Mohd Yaqoub Mir resident of Kuchipora Qazigund, Liyaqat Ali son of Makhan Ahmad Bomla resident of Kudigam Qazigund and Mohd Sabir Khari son of Mulla Bakerwal resident of Gulshanpora Tral were also arrested. All the accused confessed to their involvement in the commission of the crime.
On their disclosure, 34 Sheep and Goat were recovered. The recovered cattle have been handed over to their rightful owners after completion of legal formalities. Further investigation is going on.
Police reaffirm their commitment to protecting public property and maintaining law and order. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement to help curb criminal activities.