Baramulla Police Solve Warehouse Theft Case in 12 Hours; Four Arrested, Eight Deep Freezers Recovered

Baramulla Police have solved a warehouse theft case within 12 hours, arresting four accused and recovering eight stolen deep freezers and other electronic items worth approximately ₹4 lakh.

According to police, the theft was reported by Nazir Ahmad Kanroo on October 31 at Police Station Baramulla. The stolen items were taken from his warehouse at Gousia Colony, near Gulnar Park. An FIR was registered under Sections 305 and 331 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

A team led by PSI Vishal, under the supervision of SHO Shabir Ahmad and DSP Headquarters Shah Jahan, used CCTV footage, call records, forensic evidence and other digital inputs to crack the case.

The arrested accused have been identified as Adil, Arif, Showkat Ahmad Dar and Asif Amin Tantray, all residents of Zugiyar, Sheeri. Police said Adil, who worked as a salesman at Modern Furnishing, had access to the complainant’s warehouse and allegedly involved the other three in the theft.

Three police teams, in coordination with Police Station Sheeri, recovered all eight deep freezers. The vehicle allegedly used in the crime (JK01AF-7379) has also been seized. Police said the accused allegedly planned to sell the freezers for ₹5,000–₹8,000 each.

All four accused are in police custody. Further investigation is underway to examine their digital and financial records and possible links to other theft cases in Baramulla district.