*Awantipora Police Solves Two Theft Cases; Accused Arrested, Stolen Property Recovered*
Police Awantipora successfully solved two theft cases registered under FIR Nos. 62/2026 and 67/2026 of Police station Awantipora.
During the course of investigation, Police Awantipora headed by SHO PS Awantipora Insp. Aijaz Hmad, along with IC PP Toll Plaza SI Ishfaq Ahmad, employed modern investigative techniques, including examination and analysis of CCTV footage from multiple locations. These efforts led to the identification and subsequent arrest of the following accused persons:
1)Mohd Lateef Pathan S/o Mohd Ali Pathan R/o Lanilab Mujhpathri, Khansahib, Budgam
2) Sahil Nissar Sheikh S/o Nissar Ahmad Sheikh R/o Arampora, Qamarwari
During sustained interrogation, the accused confessed their involvement in the commission of the offence. Stolen property, including two calves and cash amounting to ₹1,30,000/- (proceeds of theft), has been successfully recovered.
One more accused person involved in the said crime has been identified as Waseem Sheikh, and is presently absconding. Efforts are underway to secure his arrest.
Additionally, two vehicles used in the commission of crime, bearing registration numbers JK01AU-9241 (Auto) and JK05B-2671 (Tata 207), have been seized.
It is pertinent to mention that accused Mohd Lateef Pathan is a habitual offender, with more than 18 criminal cases registered against him in various police stations across the Kashmir Valley.
Further arrests and recoveries are expected as the investigation progresses.
Awantipora Police appeal to the general public to share any information regarding the absconding accused. Informants’ identity will be kept strictly confidential.
Awantipora Police remain committed to maintaining law and order and urges the general public to cooperate with police in curbing criminal activities.
