July 27: “`Police in Srinagar solved a theft case reported to Police Station Batamaloo and arrested one accused person involved in the crime. Stolen Auto rikshaw has also been recovered by the officers.
Police Station Batmaloo received a complaint on 24 July 2020 that an auto-rickshaw has been stolen by some unknown persons from Firdousabad Batmaloo.
Accordingly, a case FIR No. 100/2020 under relevant sections was registered in Police Station Batamaloo and investigation was set into motion.
During the course of investigation, one suspect namely Mohd Imran Khan resident of Iqbal Colony Pattan was apprehended. During questioning, officers learnt about his involvement in the commission of crime. On his disclosure an auto-rikshaw was recovered from Bemina near JVC mini-bus stand. He has been shifted to Police Station Batmaloo where he remains in custody. His accomplice has also been apprehended. Both the accused are being questioned for their involvement in other theft cases.
Community members have applauded the efforts made by the Srinagar police in solving the case. We assure community members that police have resolved to act tough against individuals involved in criminal activities.