Shopian Police arrest seven, recover 83 stolen apple boxes in Heerpora

SHOPIAN — Shopian Police have arrested seven persons and recovered 83 stolen boxes of apples after intercepting three Tata Mobile vehicles allegedly carrying the stolen produce in Heerpora area of the south Kashmir district.

The theft was reported from an orchard and storage shed belonging to Mohammad Yousuf Wagay, a resident of Amshipora, police said.

Following the complaint, a police team from Police Station Heerpora launched an operation to trace the stolen property. Acting on the information and with assistance from local residents, the team intercepted three Tata Mobile vehicles allegedly being used to transport the stolen apple boxes.

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All seven accused were apprehended while allegedly fleeing with the stolen produce. Police recovered 83 apple boxes and seized all three vehicles suspected to have been used in the commission of the theft.

The arrests and recovery have brought the stolen produce back into police custody, while further investigation into the case is underway.