JK News Today
BANDIPORA, OCTOBER 03, 2026: Bandipora Police received a complaint on 18-09-2026 regarding the theft of various items at Ganastan, Nowgam. In this connection, Case FIR No. 209/2026 was registered under Sections 305, 331(4) and 317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Police Post Nowgam, Police Station Sumbal.
During the course of investigation, Police Post Nowgam arrested two accused persons in connection with the theft.
One accused, namely Shabir Ahmed Wagay, son of Ghulam Qadir Wagay, resident of Sadunara, was questioned during the investigation. During questioning, he disclosed his alleged involvement in the offence along with an accomplice and also disclosed the place where the stolen property had been kept. Based on his disclosure, the stolen property was subsequently recovered from his residence.
Further investigation, based on the disclosure, led to the identification of another accused, namely Mohammad Shafi Dar, son of Abdul Samad Dar, resident of Sadunara, who was allegedly involved in the commission of the offence.
Both accused persons have been arrested. Further interrogation is underway to ascertain their possible involvement in other theft cases and to identify any additional persons connected with the offence.
