Srinagar, 11 May (KB): Police on Wednesday said they have arrested woman thief within hours for stealing gold bangle, officials said.

Police spokesperson as per Kashmir Bulletin–(KB), said that on 06th May, police station Shergarhi received a complaint from Mst. Jana W/O Muhammad Sultan Sheikh R/O Wathoora Chadoora Budgam to the effect that on the said date she alongwith her daughter travelled to Srinagar for treatment. While on way to the doctor, near Bakshi Stadium a gold bangle that she was wearing was stolen probably by a woman.

Moreover, the spokesperson further said that, “In this context FIR No. 45/2022 U/S 379 IPC was registered and investigation set into motion . After strenuous efforts a woman (name withheld) was apprehended by Police station Shergarhi, on questioning she admitted that she had stolen the gold bangle,” he said.

Moreover, on her instance the bangle was recovered from Chadoora and the arrest of the lady was affected. Further investigation is going on. (Kashmir Bulletin–KB)