BARAMULLA, Sep 27: Police in Baramulla have solved a theft case registered at Police Station Pattan with the recovery of stolen copper utensils and the arrest of three accused persons, including a juvenile.
The case was registered as FIR No. 186/2026 on August 6, 2026, following a complaint regarding the theft of copper utensils from the shop of Shakeel Ahmad Malik, a resident of Singhpura, located at Hyderbeigh Market. According to police, the theft took place during the intervening night of August 5 and 6, when unidentified persons allegedly broke through the wall of the shop and took away a quantity of copper utensils.
During the investigation, police pursued technical and human leads and questioned several suspects. During questioning, one suspect allegedly disclosed his involvement in the theft along with other accomplices. Based on the disclosure and identification, police subsequently recovered the stolen property.
Further investigation led to the apprehension of a juvenile and the arrest of two other accused persons, identified as Showket Hussain Mir, son of Manzoor Ahmad Mir, resident of Kakerpora, and Nazir Ahmad Dar, son of Assadullah Dar, resident of Chainabal.
The juvenile is being dealt with in accordance with the applicable law. Police said that with the arrests and recovery of the stolen property, the case has been worked out. Further investigation remains in progress.