Kathua, 02 September;J&K Police Kathua under the overall supervision of *SSP Kathua Ms. Deepika-IPS* has solved another theft case by arresting 01 inter state thief and recovered stolen Golden ornaments i.e Golden Chains,Chain Locket, Bangles,Ear Rings and Rings (weighing approx. 84.380 Grams) worth approx. Rs. 5,50,000 from the offender who was involved in the offence in the limits of P/S Kathua.
On 30-08-2024 on the complaint of one lady namely Jyoti W/o Shammi Sharma R/o Janglote Kathua lodged a written report at PS Kathua and stated that on intervening night of 27/28-08-2024 some unknown persons conducted burglary in her house at village Janglote Kathua and stolen Golden ornaments which includes A) 01 Gents Chain, B) 02 Ladies Chain, C) 01 Golden Kada, D) 01 Tapas and 01 Kanta, E) 02 Gents Rings, F) 02 Ladies Ring. In this regard, a case FIR No. 273/2024 U/S 331(3) /305 BNS stands registered at P/S Kathua and further investigation started.Acting swiftly, on 02/09/2024 police party led by SHO PS Kathua under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Kathua rounded up various suspects.During sustained questioning 01 person namely Manoj Kumar S/O Tirath Ram R/O Patyadi Tehsil and District Pathankot Punjab disclosed that he has committed theft in the said house and on his disclosure recovered stolen items from forest area near University campus Kathua i,e
(1) Gents Chain = 01,
(2) Ladies Chain with locket = 02,
(3) Golden Kada = 01,
(4) Set of Tapas = 01,
(5) Kanta Set = 01,
(6) Gents Rings = 02 and
(7) Ladies Ring = 02 weighing 84.380 Grams worth approx. Rs 5,50,000/- in the above said case whereas further investigation of the case is going on and his involvement in any other case cannot be ruled out.
Locals of the area have applauded the sincere efforts of Kathua police.