Police Bust Sheep Theft Gang in South Kashmir; 51 Stolen Sheep Recovered, 2 Held – Alfaaz – The Words

Srinagar: Police in south Kashmir’s Shopian district have busted a sheep theft gang, arresting two accused and recovering 51 stolen sheep.

According to a police statement, during the investigation of case FIR No. 180/2025, 44 stolen sheep were recovered, leading to the arrest of two accused, Gh. Mohammad Dar, son of Gh. Qadir Dar, and Mohammad Yousuf Dar, son of Gh. Mohammad Dar, both residents of Jawalapora, Budgam.

In a separate case, FIR No. 183/2025, seven more stolen sheep were recovered. Police said efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining members of the gang.

The recoveries were made by teams of SHO Police Station Shopian and IC Police Post Keegam, under the supervision of DySP Headquarters Shopian Imtiyaz Ahmad (JKPS) and overall supervision of SSP Shopian Anayat Ali Chowdhary (IPS).