| Reasi police crack twin theft cases; stolen gold, silver and cash worth Rs. 4.50 lakh recovered, two arrested | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, June 2: In a major breakthrough against property crimes, Reasi Police has successfully cracked two theft cases, arrested two accused persons and recovered stolen gold, silver ornaments and cash worth approximately Rs 4.50 lakh.
The case pertains to FIR No. 156/2026 under Sections 332(c), 305(a) BNS registered at Police Station Katra on the complaint of Vijay Kumar R/O Serwad, regarding the theft of gold and silver ornaments, including one gold necklace, two gold rings, three pairs of gold earrings, multiple silver ornaments including anklets, rings and bangles, along with cash amounting to Rs 30,000.
The second case pertains to FIR No. 163/2026 under Sections 331(3), 305 BNS registered on the complaint of Kikar Singh of Buttan (Kund), reporting the theft of a gold Mangalsutra weighing approximately 20 grams and cash amounting to around Rs 13,000.
Acting swiftly on the reported incidents, Reasi Police launched an intensive investigation utilizing advanced technical support, human intelligence and sustained field efforts. During the course of investigation, police teams conducted raids at various locations and zeroed in on a prime suspect identified as Jagdish Chander alias Gosha, son of Ishar Das, resident of Aghar Jittoo, Katra.
Upon sustained interrogation , the accused confessed to his involvement in both theft cases. During further questioning, he disclosed that a portion of the stolen property had been sold to Puran, son of Gagu, resident of Sherpur, Katra. Acting on this disclosure, police teams conducted prompt follow-up raids and successfully recovered the stolen gold and silver ornaments as well as cash linked to both cases. The recovered property includes gold and silver jewellery and cash worth approximately ?4.50 lakh. The receiver of the stolen property was also arrested in connection with the case.
Reasi Police reiterates its commitment to maintaining law and order and urges citizens to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police establishment. |
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