Handwara Handbag Theft Case: Jammu and Kashmir Police Arrest Prime Accused: SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police in North Kashmir’s Handwara have solved a handbag snatching case by arresting the accused and recovering stolen gold ornaments from his possession.
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A police spokesperson in a statement said, “On 15 April 2025, Police Station Handwara received a written complaint from a woman (name withheld), resident of Waghat Palpora, Magam.
She reported that while she was in the Handwara market, an unknown person followed her and later snatched her handbag containing gold ornaments near the New Bus Stand, Handwara, before fleeing the scene. Taking cognisance of the matter, a case (FIR No. 76/2025) was registered under relevant sections of law, and an investigation was initiated.”
Through sustained efforts and use of technical analysis and other available means, investigators identified a suspect who later confessed to the crime. “The accused has been identified as Basit Fayaz Tantray, son of Fayaz Ahmad Tantray, resident of Khonbal, Handwara. He was arrested, and based on his disclosure, the stolen gold ornaments were recovered,” police said.source kashmir life.