Burglars loot cash from shrine in Srinagar

SRINAGAR — Thieves looted the cash from the chest of holy shrine here in Kashmir capital Srinagar.

Police say that efforts are on to nab the culprits while locals have expressed concern and demanded immediate arrest of those responsible for the act.

Official sources said that cash from a chest located in the lawns of Shamsuddin Iraqi (RA) shrine at Zadibal was looted by burglars. The incident has created resentment among local population.

“We are really concerned over such incidents and demand stern punishment for the culprits,” said a local.

A police official from Zadibal Police Station said that a case has been registered and efforts are on to nab the culprits.

Meanwhile, local Corporator Tanvir Pathan appealed police to investigate the matter and expose the miscreants.