Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday have arrested three female pick pocketes in Kangan area of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.
A Police spokesperson said, “In the past few days, Police Station Kangan has been receiving inputs from different sources that a gang of a few notorious persons is roaming in the jurisdiction of PS Kangan, picking pockets of innocent people, especially in the area of Sub District Hospital Kangan.”
“To nab the Culprits, on the directions of SSP Ganderbal Shri Nikhil Borkar-IPS, a special Police team was constituted led by SHO PS Kangan Inspector Turk Zahoor under the supervision of SDPO Kangan. Acting Swiftly, the Police Team with the help of reliable sources set a trap at Kangan Market and Three Ladies (Names withheld) were apprehended red-handed, while picking the pocket of one innocent person namely Bashir Ahmed Mir S/O Mangat Mir R/O Hariganiwan”, he said.
“Meanwhile, the trio tried to escape from the spot along with the stolen cash of RS/- 25000, but the Police Party tactfully arrested all of them. The stolen money was recovered & seized”, he said.
In this regard, Case FIR No. 118/2023 under relevant sections of law stands registered at PS Kangan and further investigation taken up.
The General Public has appreciated & lauded Ganderbal Police for their swift action. Ganderbal Police requests the General public to immediately bring to notice any suspicious activities noticed about such incidents so that culprits can be nabbed effectively in future also.
