21 thieves arrested in Kashmir

Srinagar, Mar 10 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir police arrested nine burglars at Nowgam bypass area here late last night, a senior police officer said.

Senior Superintendent of Police said complaints were received by police that a group of burglars was stealing valuables from shops in Nowgam bypass area.

He said a special team was formed which conducted surprise raids at different places during the past few days.

However, last night when the thieves was busy loading iron from a shop of one Ishtiyaq Ahmad, police caught them red-handed, he said.

These burglars are residents of Baramulla district, the SSP said.

Official sources said police have also arrested 12 burglars and recovered stolen goods worth lakhs of rupees at Pulwama in south Kashmir last night.

UNI