Sopore, Dec. 1 -- Police in Sopore on Monday said they have solved two separate theft cases by arresting the accused persons and recovering the stolen property.

According to officials, Police Station Bomai received a complaint from Abdul Rashid Mir of Nathipora alleging theft of goods from his shop, Al-Fajar Departmental Store.

Following the complaint, an FIR (No. 60/2025) under Sections 305 and 331(4) of the BNS was registered and investigation began.

During questioning of multiple suspects, police zeroed in on Ghulam Mohammad Lone, son of Abdul Jabbar Lone of Yahama Handwara, on November 29.

Police said the accused confessed during questioning and disclosed that the stolen items were concealed in an orchard near the river in Nathipo...