During the investigation of a case registered under FIR No. 180/2025 at Police Station Awantipora, pertaining to the theft of bat clefts, Awantipora Police had earlier recovered 200 stolen bat clefts and arrested one accused person, namely Javid Ahmad Rather S/o Ali Mohammed Rather R/o Kunjipora Pulwama.
During further investigation,
Police team under the supervision of Incharge Police Post Toll Plaza SI Ishfaq Ahmad by taking assistance of modern techniques including collection of CCTV footages of various locations learnt about the involvement of one more accused person identified as Sajad Ahmad Ganie S/o Gh. Hassan Ganie R/o Pathan, Pulwama and was arrested in the instant case. On his disclosure, 1780 bat clefts were recovered from various locations, taking the total recoveries to 1980 clefts.
Vehicle bearing registration number JK18D-5938 used in the commission of said crime has also been seized.
Police Awantipora assures the public of its firm resolve to protect life and property, and urges citizens to remain vigilant and promptly share any information regarding suspicious activities, so that anti-social elements are effectively curbed.
