In separate incidents in Srinagar, police have successfully apprehended individuals involved in mobile phone theft and shop burglary. On February 13, 2024, Junaid Maqbool Mir filed a complaint with Police Post Hazratbal about his stolen mobile phone at the Dargah Shrine. Following the investigation, suspects Gowhar Ahmad Wani and Mohammed Shoaib Sheikh were arrested. The stolen Vivo Y21 and seven other mobile phones were recovered along with a power bank. Further investigation continues.
In another case, Police Post Noorbagh investigated a burglary at Ishfaq Ahmad Dev’s shop. After reviewing CCTV footage and analyzing technical evidence, Suhaib Ahmad Dar was identified and arrested for the theft of cash and valuable items. A total of Rs50,000 and a cheque were recovered from his home.
Both cases highlight the success of surveillance and swift police action in recovering stolen property.
