Three pickpockets held in Srinagar, cash and documents recovered: Police

Srinagar: Police on Saturday said that it has arrested three pickpockets in Srinagar and also recovered stolen cash and documents from their possession.
According to a police statement, Police Post Hazratbal received a written complaint from Sarfraz Ahmad Haroon son of Nazir Ahmad Haroon resident of DhobhigatHazratbal to the effect that some pickpockets had stolen his cash and some essential documents.
Police in its statement further said that a case vide FIR 85/2022 under relevant sections of law was registered in PS Nigeen and investigation was initiated.
Stating further that during the course of investigation, investigating team by using all available means were able to arrest three pickpockets who have been identified as Bilal Ahmed Panoo son of Gh Mohd Panoo resident of PalhalanPattan, Fidah Ahmad Khanday son of Gh Mohd Khanday resident of ParihasporaPattan and Bilal Ahmed Sofi son of Bashir Ahmad Sofi resident of Dal Colony Bemina.
Stolen cash and documents have also been recovered from their possession.
In the concluding para of its statement police said that consistent actions against the anti-social elements confirms its pledge to act tough against individuals involved in any criminal activities.