Police solves snatching case in Handwara, accused arrested

Srinagar, Apr 18: In a significant breakthrough, Police in Handwara have successfully solved a handbag snatching case by arresting an accused person and recovered stolen gold from his possession.
On April 15, 2025, Police Station Handwara received a written complaint from one lady (name withheld) resident of Waghat Palpora, Magam. The complainant reported that while she was in Handwara market, she was followed by an unknown person who later snatched her handbag (which contain gold ornaments) near the New Bus Stand Handwara and fled from the scene. Taking cognizance of the matter, a case vide FIR No. 76/2025 under relevant sections of law was registered at police station and investigation was initiated.
During investigation, a dedicated team was assigned to trace the accused. Investigating team with strenuous efforts and by using all technical analysis and available means zeroed in on one suspected person who confessed his involvement in the commission of crime. The accused has been identified as Basit Fayaz Tantray son of Fayaz Ahmad Tantray resident of Khonbal Handwara. He was subsequently arrested, and on his disclosure, the stolen gold ornaments were recovered from his possession.
Meanwhile, Srinagar Police has attached a vehicle belonging to a terrorist associate under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA).
A motorcycle bearing registration number PB17A-3362 (Chassis No. 379870, Model year 2007), in the possession of an individual namely Fahad Bashir Siddiqui son of Bashir Ahmed Siddiqui resident of Akilmir Khanyar, has been attached by Srinagar Police.
This decisive action has been carried out under Section 25 of the UAPA, as part of ongoing investigations linked to case FIR No. 55/2021 registered in Police Station MR Gunj.
Notices prohibiting the sale, transfer, or rental of the attached vehicle under legal procedures have been duly served in accordance with the law.
The attachment was executed by a duly constituted police team in full compliance with the laid down legal procedures.