Shopian, November 11: Police in Shopian have arrested seven accused persons involved in apple theft case by seizing three vehicles and recovered 83 stolen apple boxes.
A Police spokesperson said that During the evening hours, Police Station Heerpora received a call seeking police assistance regarding the theft of apple boxes from the orchard/shed of Mohd Yousuf Wagay son of Ab Karim Wagay resident of Amshipora.
Acting swiftly on the information, a police team from Police Station Heerpora immediately swung into action and, with the assistance of local residents, intercepted all three Tata Mobile vehicles at a short distance from the spot. The accused persons had already stolen the apple boxes and loaded them into the vehicles before leaving the spot. All the seven accused persons were arrested and identified as Gulzar Ahmad Mallah son of Gh Rasool Mallah resident of Gatipora, Keller, Reyaz Ahmad Lone (Driver, Tata Mobile No. JK04G-5507) son of Mohd Ashraf Lone resident of Gatipora, Keller, Muzamil Ahmad Wani son of Ali Mohd Wani resident of Therina, Keller, Ashiq Hussain Lone (driver, Tata Mobile No. JK13H-8514) son of Bashir Ahmad Lone resident of Zrakan, Keller, Umar Hussain Wani son of Mohd Ashraf Wani resident of Therina, Keller, Tehzeel Ahmad Lone son of Bashir Ahmad Lone resident of Zrakan, Keller and Shahid Ahmad Wani son of Mohd Ashraf Wani resident of Therina, Keller.
During the operation, 83 stolen apple boxes were recovered, and all three vehicles used in the commission of the crime were seized.
In this regard, a case vide FIR No. 126/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Heerpora, and investigation has been set into motion.
Police reiterates its commitment to protecting the property of citizens and taking prompt action against criminal activities. The public is urged to cooperate with the police and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police establishment.
