PULWAMA — Police have solved an apple theft case within 24 hours of its reporting in Pulwama district by recovering all 30 stolen apple crates and arresting three minors allegedly involved in the crime.
According to an official statement, the case came to light after a complaint was lodged at Police Station Rajpora regarding the theft of 30 crates of apples from an orchard in the Yadder area of the district.
Acting swiftly, a police team from Police Station Rajpora initiated an investigation and took necessary measures to trace the stolen property and identify those involved.
Following sustained efforts and effective investigation, police recovered all 30 stolen apple crates within 24 hours of the complaint being reported. Three accused persons, all minors, were also arrested in connection with the case.
In this regard, FIR No. 157/2026 under Sections 303(2) and 329(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered at Police Station Rajpora and further investigation is underway. — (KIMS)