13/09/2025
*Gold Recovered, Trust Restored: Stolen Property to Finds Its Way Back to Rightful Owner Through Court, Multiple Theft Cases Cracked by PS Gandhi Nagar – Accused Arrested, Stolen Property Worth Over ₹26.5 Lakhs Recovered*
Jammu,
September 13, 2025:
In a significant breakthrough, Police Station Gandhi Nagar under the supervision of SDPO South, SP South and overall supervision of SSP Jammu have successfully solved Multiple theft cases in South Zone. The swift action of the police has led to the arrest of Six accused persons in different cases and the recovery of stolen gold ornaments, batteries, and other items worth more than ₹26.5 lakhs.
*Case I – FIR No. 133/2025 u/s 331(2)/331(4)/305 BNS, PS Gandhi Nagar*
On 18/06/2025, a theft took place at Sector 04, Sanjay Nagar, Digiana. On the basis of a complaint lodged by Smt. Ritu Saini W/O Anil Saini R/O 149-A, Sector 04, Sanjay Nagar, Digiana, FIR No. 133/2025 was registered at Police Station Gandhi Nagar.
Acting promptly, a special team led by SHO Gandhi Nagar under the close supervision of SDPO South apprehended the following accused involved in the theft of gold ornaments:
➢ Shubam S/O Lt Satish Kumar R/O Gurha Qasim Nagar, A/P Beli Charana, Jammu
➢ Sahil Kumar S/O Subash Chander R/O Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu
Two more receivers of stolen property were apprehended by police
Further investigation revealed that the same accused persons were also involved in several other theft cases. With their arrest, Gandhi Nagar Police successfully cracked the following FIRs as well, leading to further recoveries of gold and other stolen items:
•FIR No. 207/2024, PS Gandhi Nagar
•FIR No. 130/2025, PS Gandhi Nagar
•FIR No. 151/2025, PS Gandhi Nagar
•FIR No. 177/2025, PS Gandhi Nagar
•FIR No. 187/2025, PS Gandhi Nagar
•FIR No. 183/2025, PS Gandhi Nagar
On their disclosure, stolen property worth over ₹25 lakhs was recovered. The remarkable recovery of gold ornaments worth such a high value, has restored public confidence by retrieving stolen valuables for the complainant families.
*Case II – FIR No. 193/2025 u/s 331(4)/305 BNS, PS Gandhi Nagar*
In another case of theft from Government Quarters, Gandhi Nagar, a special team was constituted by SP City South, led by SHO Gandhi Nagar and supervised by SDPO City South. With persistent efforts and detailed examination of CCTV footage and Smart City cameras, the police successfully arrested the following accused persons:
➢ Sumit Athwal S/O Som Raj Athwal R/O Valmiki Colony, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu (Judicial Custody)
➢ Rohit Khokhar @ Rajan S/O Shinda Khokhar R/O Valmiki Colony, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu (Judicial Custody)
➢ Name withheld (minor) R/o Gandhi Nagar, Jammu (Juvenile – lodged in Observation Home)
➢ Mohit S/O Channa R/O Valmiki Colony, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu (Police Custody)
On their disclosure, 7 batteries and sanitary taps worth ₹1.5 lakhs were recovered.
*Additionally, in FIR No. 207/2024, a scooty worth ₹70,000 was also recovered*.
Jammu Police, South Zone, have once again demonstrated their commitment, efficiency, and professionalism in cracking down on theft and restoring stolen property to victims. All recoveries have been made possible due to sustained efforts, smart use of technology, and effective supervision at every level of the South Zone.
The general public, netizens and citizens have appreciated this commendable work of police. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities immediately to the police.
