Doda, July 31: In a significant breakthrough, Doda Police has successfully solved a burglary case registered at Police Station Gandoh by recovering stolen gold and silver ornaments worth approximately ₹6 lakh and apprehending three persons involved in the crime.
On 21.07.2026, an application was received at Police Post Kahara from a complainant alleging that during the intervening night of 13/14.07.2026, unknown persons had broken open the locks of his residence and decamped with gold and silver ornaments.
Acting promptly on the complaint, FIR No. 84/2026 was registered on 21.07.2026 under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and investigation was immediately taken up.
The investigation was conducted by IC Police Post Kahara under the leadership of SHO Police Station Gandoh. Through sustained investigation, relentless efforts, meticulous technical analysis, and persistent follow-up by the investigating team, the case was successfully worked out. During the course of investigation, the stolen gold and silver ornaments were recovered. The total value of the recovered property is approximately ₹6 lakh.
In connection with the case, the following persons have been apprehended:
1. Mohd. Ismail S/o Hasham Din, R/o Pashalla Tipri, District Kishtwar.
2. One Child in Conflict with Law (CCL) (identity withheld in accordance with the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015).
3. Himanshu Verma S/o Dhruv Verma, R/o Sukrala, Billawar, District Kathua.
Further investigation into the case is underway to ascertain whether the accused are involved in any other criminal activities.
District Police Doda remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of citizens and will continue to take firm action against all forms of crime. Citizens are requested to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police establishment.
