Police recover stolen Maruti Alto-800 within hours in Pulwama, accused arrested

Pulwama : In a swift and successful operation, Pulwama Police have recovered a stolen Maruti Alto-800 vehicle (Registration No. JK13E-9592) and apprehended one accused individual within hours of the theft.

The vehicle was stolen from the parking area of District Hospital Pulwama earlier today. Acting promptly, the Police registered a case under FIR No. 05/2025 U/S 303(3) BNS at Police Station Pulwama and launched an intensive investigation.

The stolen vehicle was tracked down to Chersoo Awantipora, where it was recovered. During the operation, the Police apprehended the accused, identified as Mohammad Shafi Bhat, S/O Ghulam Ahmad Bhat, R/O Chersoo Awantipora. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether additional individuals were involved in the theft. — (KIMS)