May 05: Police in Bandipora launched a series of actions against burglars and thieves active in the area and arrested three persons for their involvement in thefts & vehicle lifting.

Following complaints of thefts in Hajin area, SSP Bandipora constituted a Special Investigation Team under the supervision of SDPO to investigate cases of theft reported from Hajin area.

SIT while pursuing the investigations in a theft case in which the complainant had alleged that his vehicle four wheeler bearing registration number JK05 /5608 was stolen from the premises near his shop in Hajin and was laden with goods worth ₹10-15 lakhs. A similar complaint was received from the area about the missing of a motorcycle bearing registration number JK05A/7178.

On the basis of some credible leads SIT raided at several places and was able to recover stolen four wheeler from Ganderbal & motorcycle from Hajin besides, three persons were also taken into custody.

Case FIR No.15/2019 & FIR No.16 /2019 under relevant sections of law for both the incidents stands registered in PS Hajin. Further investigation in the matter is going on.

People of the area have appreciated the prompt action of Bandipora Police. Our consistent actions against anti social elements should reassure the community members that we are making every effort to keep our society free of crime.```