Stolen vehicle recovered in Pulwama, accused arrested: Police

PULWAMA (KIMS) — In a swift operation, Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered a stolen vehicle in Pulwama district of South Kashmir on Tuesday and apprehended the accused within hours of the theft.

The vehicle, a Maruti Alto-800 (Registration No. JK13E-9592), was stolen earlier today from the parking area of District Hospital Pulwama.

“Upon receiving the report, a case was registered under FIR No. 05/2025 U/S 303(3) BNS at Police Station Pulwama, and a team was immediately formed to investigate the matter,” police said in a statement.

The vehicle was tracked to Chersoo Awantipora, where it was successfully recovered.

“During the operation, the accused, identified as Mohammad Shafi Bhat, son of Ghulam Ahmad Bhat and a resident of Chersoo Awantipora, was apprehended,” the statement said.

Further investigations are ongoing to ascertain whether additional individuals were involved in the theft. — (KIMS)