Pattan, June 5 -- In a swift breakthrough, Baramulla Police solved a theft case within 48 hours of its reporting, arresting two individuals and recovering stolen property worth Rs.5 lakh.

The incident came to light on June 3, 2025, when Police Station Pattan received a complaint from Mohammad Amin Dar, a subcontractor with Lumino Industries Ltd and a resident of Sumbal. Dar reported that Dog conductor (wire) had been stolen from a work site in Mamoosa during the night of June 2-3.

Taking prompt action, police registered FIR No. 99/2025 under section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and launched an intensive investigation. Leveraging both technical surveillance and local intelligence, the team identified the vehicle used in th...