Police solves theft case in Shopian, two held
Srinagar: Police in Shopian successfully solved a livestock theft case within hours of its occurrence and arrested two accused individuals involved in the crime, a police spokesman said Wednesday.
He said that police received a written application from Muhammad Sultan Teli son of Ghulam Qadir Teli resident of Batpora, Shopian, stating therein that during the intervening night of 30/06/2025, some unknown persons stole livestock (a cow) from the yard of his residence, valued at approximately Rs. 1 lakh. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 146/2025 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Shopian and investigation was initiated.
Acting promptly, a special team was constituted to investigate the matter. Due to timely action and effective investigation, the stolen livestock was recovered within hours, besides two accused persons involved in the theft were also arrested. They have been identified as Altaf Mushtaq Ganaie (Alsur) son of Mushtaq Ahmad Ganie resident of Meemander and Showkat Ahmad Malik son of Ghulam Nabi Malik resident of Arhama Shopian.
Further investigation into the case is going on, the spokesman said.
