Baramulla: Police in Baramulla have solved a burglary case within 72 hours by arresting four persons involved in the commission of the crime and recovered stolen property from their possession.
On 5 February, Police Station Pattan received a complaint from Gh Hassan Rather resident of Pakipora Pattan stating therein that during intervening nights of 1st and 2nd February some unknown burglars barged into his shop and stole cigarettes and other items. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 32/2023 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Pattan and investigation was initiated.
During the preliminary course of the investigation, with the help of technical and human resources names of some suspects came to the surface, one among them identified as Azad Mukhtar Hajam son of Mukhtar Hajam resident of Singhpora Pattan was identified and was called for questioning.
After thorough interrogation, he disclosed that he along with three more persons identified as Altaf Ahmad Dar son of Gh Mohd Dar resident of Reshipora Hanjiwera, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat son of Gh Rasool Bhat resident of Singhpora Pattan and Jamshed Ahmad Waza Gh Mohd Waza resident of Singhpora Pattan are involved in the commission of crime, who were subsequently arrested in the instant case.
On their disclosure stolen property alongwith tools used for burglary were recovered from their possession. They have been shifted to the police station where they remain in custody.
“General public of the area has appreciated the efforts of police for cracking/solving the case within the shortest possible time. Our efforts should assure community members that Police are resolved to act tough against the individuals involved in criminal activities,” police said.