J&K Police solve theft case, arrest 2 goldsmiths

Srinagar: J&K Police on Thursday claimed to have solved a theft case by arresting two goldsmiths who purchased the stolen property from a juvenile involved in the crime in Budgam in central Kashmir.

Police said a written complaint was received by Police Post Soibugh from a lady Tasleema Banoo wife of Mushtaq Ahmed Sofi resident of Hanjikpora Soibugh wherein she stated that some unknown person has stolen her golden ornaments from her home.

A case under relevant sections of law was registered and during investigation few suspects were rounded up which led the police team to zero in on one of the prime suspects, who turned out to be juvenile, for questioning. “The suspect was questioned as per juvenile protocols and she confessed her involvement in the commission of crime”, police said.

On her disclosure the stolen property was recovered from two goldsmiths identified as Mohd Qasim Zarqoob resident of Zakoora  and Showkat Ahmad Bhat of Qamarwari, Srinagar.

Subsequently, both the accused jewelers were arrested and the stolen property including seven rings and a pair of Jumka was recovered from their possession.

The juvenile was handed over to her parents and will be produced before honourable court at the time of Challan. Investigation of the case is in progress, police said

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