SRINAGAR: Police have solved a gold theft case in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district and recovered all the stolen ornaments from the complainant’s house, arresting a female suspect in connection with the case.
According to police, Police Station Tarzoo received a written complaint on November 7, 2026, from Dr Sarfaraz Ahmad, son of Abdul Hamid Bhat, a resident of Baba Raza, Sopore, reporting that unidentified thieves had stolen gold ornaments belonging to his wife from their bedroom.
The stolen items included two gold bangles, one earring, a gold chain with a pendant and two gold rings.
Following the complaint, police registered FIR No. 150/2026 under relevant sections of law at Police Station Tarzoo and initiated an investigation.
During the investigation, several suspects were questioned. Police said a female suspect, identified as Zamrooda Begum, wife of Ghulam Rasool Buda, a resident of Sher Colony, Sopore, disclosed her involvement in the theft during questioning.
She also revealed that the stolen ornaments had been concealed inside the complainant’s house.
Acting on the disclosure, a police team from Police Station Tarzoo conducted a search at the identified spot and recovered all the stolen ornaments. The recovered property was seized in accordance with legal procedures.
Further investigation into the case is underway, police said.
