Srinagar Police Crack Theft Case, Recover Stolen Gold Worth ₹12 Lakh – Alfaaz – The Words

Srinagar: Srinagar Police have solved a major theft case in the Nowhatta area, recovering stolen gold items valued at around ₹12 lakh, a week after the incident was reported by the victim.

On September 21, Police Station Nowhatta received a written complaint from Mohammad Yousuf Rather, son of Ab. Gaffar Rather, a resident of Wantpora, Rajouri Kadal. The victim, as per a media statement by police, reported that during his absence, unknown persons had broken into his house, ransacked the premises, and fled with gold ornaments worth several lakhs.

Taking cognizance, Police Station Nowhatta registered FIR No. 51/2025 under sections 305 and 331 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and initiated a detailed probe. “A Special Investigation Team (SIT), headed by the SHO Nowhatta, was constituted to investigate the matter.”

“With the help of both technical surveillance and human intelligence, several suspects were identified and questioned,” the statement reads.

During sustained investigation, one suspect, identified as Waseem Ahmad Kaloo, son of Gh. Qadir Kaloo, resident of Chattabal, emerged as the prime accused. “On his disclosure, police recovered gold items worth approximately ₹12 lakh. The accused has since been arrested,” reads the statement.

“Further investigation is underway to determine the involvement of other individuals and to ensure the recovery of any remaining stolen property.”