Bandipora 18 October 2026
Bandipora Police have solved a horse theft case in Ajas with the recovery of all six stolen horses, the arrest of the accused and the seizure of the vehicle allegedly used in the commission of the crime.
The case came to light following a complaint regarding the theft of six horses by unknown persons. Acting promptly, Police Post Ajas, Police Station Sumbal, initiated an investigation to trace the stolen horses and identify those involved.
During sustained investigation, police developed human and technical intelligence and questioned several suspects, leading to the identification of the accused, Naseer Ahmad Wagay, S/o Ali Mohammad Wagay, R/o Sadunara, Ajas, who disclosed his involvement in the commission of the crime.
Further investigation led police teams to Kakapora in District Pulwama and Banyari meadow in Ajas, from where all six stolen horses were recovered. The accused was arrested, and the vehicle allegedly used in the commission of the crime was seized.
A case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Sumbal in connection with the incident, and further investigation is underway.
