Srinagar, Dec. 12 -- Police have cracked a major livestock theft case in Pulwama and recovered stolen sheep, a police spokesperson informed Thursday.

He said police have recovered 47 sheep that were stolen from Banderpora during the intervening night of 17-18 November 2025. These sheep were traced and recovered from Kulan Kangan, Ganderbal.

During sustained investigation, police arrested two accused - Abdul Razak Bajad, son of Mohammad Shafi of Kandiyal Akhnoor, and Mohammad Jeelani Barghat, son of Mohammad Zar of Dova Rajouri.

Three other accused - Mushtaq Ahmad Khari, son of Baugh Hussain of Thandi Choi Akhnoor; Nazakket Ahmad Bokda, son of Mohammad Zubair, resident of Akhnoor, at present Wahab Sahib Khrew, and Mohammad Jaleeni Bargh...