Awantipora, Jan 16: Police Awantipora have solved a theft case involving the stealing of copper wire from a transformer at a rice mill in Beighpora.
According to police, a written complaint was received from Umar Gani Wani, son of Abdul Gani Wani, a resident of Beighpora, stating that unknown thieves broke into his rice mill on January 12, 2025, and stole copper wire from the transformer. Acting on the complaint, FIR No. 18/2026 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Awantipora and investigation was initiated.
During the investigation, a police team led by IC Police Post Reshipora, SI Muneer Ahmad, under the supervision of SHO Police Station Awantipora, Inspector Ajaz Ahmad, employed modern investigative techniques, including analysis of CCTV footage from multiple locations. This led to the identification and arrest of the accused, identified as Showkat Ahmad Dar, son of Mohd Ayoub Dar, resident of Bonpora, Panzgam.
The accused has been taken into police custody. Further investigation is underway to ascertain his involvement in other similar theft cases.
