Kupwara Police Solves Burglary Case in Record Time; Stolen Cash and Gold Jewellery Recovered

Kupwara : Police in Lalpora have successfully cracked a burglary case reported from Rang Warnow Lolab and recovered stolen property including cash and gold jewellery.

On 21-08-2025, Police Post received a written complaint from Ab Rashid Mughal S/o Mohd Saliman Mughal R/o Rang Warnow Lolab stating that during the intervening night of 16/17 July 2025, unknown thieves had barged into his house and stolen cash and golden jewellery while he was away in Srinagar.

Acting promptly on the complaint, a case vide FIR No. 47/2025 U/S 331(4), 305 BNS was registered at PS Lalpora and investigation was initiated. During the course of investigation, several suspects were called in and thoroughly questioned. With sustained efforts and professional investigation, two suspects namely:
1. Ab Rashid Hajam S/o Mohd Younis Hajam
2. Mohd Aslam Chechi S/o Bagoo Chechi
both residents of Lolab

confessed their involvement in the commission of the crime. Following their disclosure, stolen property including cash amounting to ₹95,000/- and one golden ring were recovered from their possession which had been kept hidden at their residences.

Both accused persons have been arrested and further investigation in the case is going on.