JAMMU, Jul 19: Jammu Police have solved a theft case by arresting the accused and recovering a portion of the stolen cash, a police spokesperson said on Saturday.
According to the police spokesperson, on July 16, a written complaint was received at Police Post Chowk Chabutra alleging that an unidentified person had unlawfully entered the complainant’s house and stolen a purse containing Rs 8,000 in cash along with other important belongings.
“Acting swiftly on the complaint, a case was registered at Police Station Pacca Danga, and an investigation was immediately initiated,” the spokesperson said.
During the course of investigation, the investigating team meticulously examined CCTV footage from the area, which led to the identification of the accused as Manik Sharma, son of Vijay Sharma and a resident of Jhullaka Mohalla. The accused was subsequently apprehended by the police.
The police spokesperson said that during sustained interrogation, the accused made a disclosure statement, following which Rs 5,000 in cash, believed to be part of the stolen property, was recovered at his instance.
“The recovery marks a significant breakthrough in the case. Efforts are underway to recover the remaining stolen property and to ascertain whether the accused was involved in any other similar theft cases,” the spokesperson added.
Reiterating Jammu Police’s commitment to maintaining law and order, the spokesperson said the force remains dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of citizens through prompt investigation and effective policing.
The spokesperson also appealed to the public to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious activity or criminal incident to the nearest police station, adding that community cooperation plays a vital role in preventing and solving crimes.
Police said further investigation in the case is in progress.