January 29: Police in Sopore have successfully solved a cattle theft case by arresting two accused persons involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen cattle from their possession.
During the course of investigation of case FIR No. 21/2026 under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), several suspects were brought in for questioning. During sustained interrogation, one suspect Shakir Ahmad Dar son of Mohammad Ashraf Dar resident of Dangerpora Sopore confessed to his involvement in the commission of crime and further disclosed the role of another accused identified as Aadil Ashraf Dar son of Mohammad Ashraf Dar resident of Dangerpora Sopore.
Acting on the disclosure of the second accused, Police traced and recovered five heifer cows from Jahama Mawer, Handwara. Both the accused have been formally arrested in the case. Further investigation is underway to ascertain any additional linkages.
Police reiterate their commitment to swift investigation, protection of livelihood assets, and firm action against criminal elements.
