SRINAGAR: Police in Awantipora have busted a gang involved in selling stolen vehicles. Three accused persons involved in the commission of crime have been arrested and stolen vehicles also recovered from their possession.
Awantipora Police received information that some persons are luring customers by selling vehicles at quite cheaper rates than actual price. Preliminary investigation revealed that some persons in Awantipora area are involved in selling stolen vehicles to the customers at cheaper rates after receiving the stolen vehicles from other states of the country. They have been identified as Mohammad Shafi Dar son of Gh. Mohammad resident of Lethpora, Shameem Ahmad Bhat son of Mohammad Rajab Bhat resident of Lethpora and Abdul Rashid Bhat son of Ghulam Mohi ud Din resident of Lelhar Kakpora. They have been arrested and shifted to Police Station Awantipora where they remain in custody. Three stolen vehicles have also been recovered from their possession.