Press Note
Baramulla | September 27, 2026
Baramulla Police have worked out a theft case registered at Police Station Pattan, resulting in the recovery of stolen copper utensils and the arrest of three accused persons.
On 06.08.2026, FIR No. 186/2026 under Sections 331(4) and 305 BNS was registered in connection with the theft of copper utensils from a shop belonging to Shakeel Ahmad Malik, resident of Singhpura, located at Hyderbeigh Market. During the intervening night of 05/06 August, unknown thieves had allegedly broken through the wall of the shop and decamped with a substantial quantity of copper utensils.
During the course of investigation, Police pursued both technical and human leads and questioned several suspects. On 24.09.2026, one suspect, namely Abrar Hussain Mir, son of Manzoor Ahmad Mir, resident of Kakerpora, was apprehended for questioning. During sustained questioning, he disclosed his alleged involvement in the theft along with other accomplices. Based on his disclosure and identification, the stolen property was subsequently recovered by the Police.
Three accused persons, namely Abrar Hussain Mir, Showket Hussain Mir, both sons of Manzoor Ahmad Mir, residents of Kakerpora, and Nazir Ahmad Dar, son of Assadullah Dar, resident of Chainabal, have been arrested in connection with the case.
Further investigation is in progress, and additional arrests are likely as the investigation proceeds.



