Theft Case solved in B’la, Accused arrested, stolen property recovered: Police

Srinagar : Police on Friday said that it has successfully solved a theft case reported from the Mechanical Irrigation Subdivision Pattan, Baramulla leading to the arrest of the accused and recovery of stolen property.
In a statement issued from Zonal Police Headquarters Srinagar Police said that on 15th March Police Station Pattan received a written complaint from the AEE, Mechanical Irrigation Subdivision Pattan, regarding a theft incident at the Lift Irrigation & De-Watering scheme structure at Gund Ibrahim. Police in its statement further said that as per the complaint, during the intervening night of 10th and 11th March unknown thieves had stolen copper coils and cables from the scheme structure after breaking into the premises.
Stating that a case under FIR No. 36/2025 was registered at Police Station Pattan beside initiating further investigation Police in its statement further said that during the investigation, reliable inputs suggested the involvement of one Nazir Ahmad Dar S/o Sanaullah Dar R/o Hygam Sopore A/P Wushkar Sumbal, a known habitual thief, who was reportedly roaming in the area of Trikolbal Gund Ibrahim days before the incident.
Police in its statement furthermore said that despite multiple raids at various locations, the suspect managed to evade arrest, further strengthening suspicion about his involvement, adding therein that based on specific intelligence and technical inputs, it came to fore that the suspect was moving towards Mirgund in a Mahindra Bolero load carrier bearing registration number JK05M 0894. Stating that accordingly, a checkpoint was laid at Diver Crossing, where the accused was apprehended tactfully along with the said vehicle, Police in its statement further said that upon sustained questioning, the accused confessed to the commission of the theft and disclosed the location where the stolen copper coils were concealed.
Police in its statement furthermore said that stolen property has since been recovered and seized, adding therein that the said vehicle used in the commission of the crime was also seized. In the concluding para of its above quoted statement Police reiterated its commitment to uphold the rule of law and ensure the safety and security of public infrastructure. Police in its statement also appealed people to remain vigilant and continue to cooperate with it in curbing such criminal activities.