SRINAGAR: Police in Shopian have arrested seven persons for their alleged involvement in apple theft. Police also seized three vehicles and recovered 83 stolen apple boxes.
Investigating a case of theft of apple boxes from the orchard/shed of Mohammad Yousuf Wagay of Amshipora, police with the assistance of local residents, intercepted three Tata Mobile vehicles a short distance from the spot.
The accused persons had stolen the apple boxes and loaded them into the vehicles before leaving the spot.
All the seven accused persons were arrested. They were identified as Gulzar Ahmad Mallah of Gatipora, Keller; Reyaz Ahmad Lone (driver, of Tata Mobile JK04G-5507) resident of Gatipora, Keller; Muzamil Ahmad Wani of Therina, Keller; Ashiq Hussain Lone (driver, Tata Mobile JK13H-8514), resident of Zrakan, Keller; Umar Hussain Wani of Therina, Keller; Tehzeel Ahmad Lone of Zrakan, Keller; and Shahid Ahmad Wani, also a resident of Therina, Keller.
During the operation, 83 stolen apple boxes were recovered, and all three vehicles used in the commission of the crime were seized.
A case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Heerpora for further investigation, police said.
