Valley Observer Weekly Newspaper of Jammu and Kashmir

Budgam, April 04: Police in Budgam have solved theft case by arresting an accused person and recovered stolen property from his possession.
Police Post Soibugh received a complaint from one lady who is a resident of Soibugh stating there in that some unknown persons have barged into her house and stole cash and golden ornaments. Upon this information, a case vide FIR No. 103/2024 under relevant section of law was registered at Police Station Budgam and investigation was set into motion.
During the course of investigation, several suspects were brought for questioning. During questioning, one suspect identified as Furqan Ahmad Malik son of Manzoor Ahmed Malik resident of Soibugh admitted his involvement in the commission of crime. On his disclosure, stolen cash of Rs 6,500/- were recovered from his possession. He has been arrested in the instant case and further investigation is going on.
Our consistent actions against anti-social elements should reassure the community members that we are making every effort to keep our society free of crime. Police has resolved to act as per law against those who indulge in criminal activities.

Pulwama, March 27: Police station Rajpora has registered FIR against a rumour monger namely Sameer Ahmed Paray son of Ab Rasheed Parray resident of Kanikoot CB Nath. The said person has recently uploaded a false post on his fake Face book ID “Babar Azam” in which he has uploaded a photo depicting Arms and ammunition and has claimed that a new one from Pulwama has joined militancy. The said person has been found circulating incriminating content on social media there by disrupting public peace and tranquillity.
In this regard a Case FIR No 23/2024 u/s 505(b)/IPC has been registered in Police Station Rajpora and investigation set into motion.
General public is requested to abstain from posting any false content on social media. Strict action will be taken against any person found involved in posting malicious content on internet.

Ganderbal, February 05: Police in Ganderbal have solved a theft case with in hours by arresting 02 accused persons involved in the commission of crime. Stolen property has also been recovered from their possession.
Yesterday during evening hours, Police Station Ganderbal received information through reliable sources that some unknown thieves had entered the residential house of Gh Mohd Sofi son of Noor-Din Sofi resident of Patipora Saloora and taken away some jewellery & cash.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 18/2024 under relevant sections of law was registered and investigation was initiated.
On the directions of SSP Ganderbal, a special police team was constituted under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Ganderbal Shri Gh Hassan-JKPS lead by SHO PS Ganderbal. Acting swiftly, a special police team after strenuous efforts and with the help of technical inputs & CCTV footage, apprehended two accused persons identified as Imran Ismail Bhat & Umar Shafi Gilkar, both residents of Tailbal Hazratbal.
During preliminary investigation, officers learnt their involvement in the commission of crime. On their disclosure, stolen jewellery including 01 Golden Ring, a pair of Golden Ear Rings, a Golden Badge & cash amount of ₹13,000 have been recovered from their possession. Vehicle (Amaze Car) bearing registration number JK01AT-1953 used in the commission of the crime has also been seized.
General Public hailed & appreciated the efforts of Police for swift action & solving the theft case within two hours. People are requested to cooperate with J&K Police & share inputs of criminals present in the society so that action under law shall be initiated.

Pulwama, January 31: Police in Pulwama solved 02 theft cases in Pulwama by arresting accused persons involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property worth lacs from their possession.

On 30/01/2024, Police Station Pulwama received a complaint from Abdul Majeed and Ghulam Rasool Dar, stating there in that unknown thief/thieves under the cover of night entered the apple orchard and stole various items. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 19/2024 under relevant sections of law was registered and investigation was initiated.

During the course of investigation, officers zeroed in on one suspect identified as Arif Hussain Dar son of Abdul Khaliq Dar resident of Chakoora Arigam. During questioning officers learnt about his involvement in the commission of crime. On his disclosure the stolen items have been recovered.

Meanwhile, during the course of investigation of another theft case FIR No. 334/2023, one accused identified as Bashir Ahmad Sheikh of Ladermad Awantipora was apprehended, leading to the recovery of stolen items related to the said case FIR which includes 06 Samawars and 14 Copper Plates.

Community members have lauded the efforts of J&K police for solving the cases. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities, fostering a collaborative effort for a secure environment.