Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA , June 2: Police has successfully cracked two theft cases and arrested two accused persons besides recovering stolen gold, silver ornaments and cash worth approximately Rs 4.50 lakh from the possession of accused persons.
One 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, resident of 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, 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 the 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 Rs 4.50 lakh. The receiver of the stolen property was also arrested in connection with the case.
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