Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Apr 16: In a first since the implementation of the new criminal laws, police in Anantnag have secured the first conviction under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Authorities stated that the case pertains to FIR No. 69/2025 registered at Police Station Anantnag under Sections 303(2) and 238 of BNS.
“The case was registered on a written complaint lodged by Abdul. Rasheed Alie, son of Ghulam Rasool resident of Hawora Munshi Pora,” police said.
The complainant had reported the theft of his load carrier auto (Regd. No. JK18B-3925) from Mehandi Kadal, Anantnag, on April 1, 2025, police said.
Acting swiftly, Anantnag police launched an investigation, which led to the arrest of Faizan Ahmad Bhat, son of Nazir Ahmad Bhat, and Muneeb Saleem Wani, son of Mohd Saleem Wani, both residents of Bangidar, Anantnag.
“Upon sustained interrogation, the accused confessed to the crime, and the stolen vehicle was recovered at their instance,” police said.
The charge sheet was submitted before the Court of Special Mobile Magistrate, Anantnag.
“After due legal proceedings, the Court convicted both accused, sentencing them to three months of judicial imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 3,000 each. In case of default in payment, an additional 15 days of imprisonment shall be imposed.”
In recognition of the achievement, SSP Anantnag Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy felicitated Head Constable Shabir Ahmad, the Investigating Officer in the case, and SHO Police Station Anantnag, Abdul Rashid Khan.
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