Baramulla, March 20, 2026:
In a significant breakthrough, Police in Baramulla have successfully solved two theft cases in Uri, involving a mobile shop burglary and a motorcycle theft. The accused has been arrested, and stolen property has been recovered.
According to police officials, on February 7, 2026, Police Station Uri received a written complaint from Nasir Ahmed Chalkoo, son of Abdul Gani Chalkoo, a resident of Uri. He reported that during the intervening night of February 6/7, unknown persons broke open the shutter of his mobile shop located at Choudhary Complex, Uri, and fled with several mobile phones. Following the complaint, FIR No. 12/2026 was registered, and investigation was initiated.
On the very next day, February 8, 2026, another complaint was lodged regarding the theft of a motorcycle bearing registration number JK01AB-7296, belonging to Nasir Ahmed Mir, son of Riyaz Ahmed Mir, a resident of Sultan Dhaki, Uri. In this case, FIR No. 13/2026 was registered at Police Station Uri.
During the investigation, police utilized CCTV footage analysis and technical evidence, which led to the identification of the accused as Mohd Safyan, son of Mohammad Rafiq Beigh, a resident of Uri.
Acting swiftly, Baramulla Police recovered five stolen mobile phones from Delhi. On March 10, 2026, the accused was apprehended from Humhama, Srinagar, and the stolen motorcycle was also recovered from his possession.
Additionally, two more stolen mobile phones were recovered and seized from Srinagar.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused is a habitual offender, involved in multiple criminal cases across Jammu & Kashmir, including cases registered at Police Stations Rainawari, Nishat, and Sheergari under relevant sections of IPC and BNS.
Police stated that further investigation is underway to recover the remaining stolen property and to ascertain the accused’s involvement in other cases.
Jammu & Kashmir Police has urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.