Burglar gang busted in J-K, stolen goods worth lakhs recovered

Jammu and Kashmir police today claimed to have busted a gang of burglars here by arresting five of its members and recovering stolen goods worth lakhs of rupees from them.
"Five members of a notorious gang of burglars were arrested along with stolen goods including jewellery, bikes and mobiles," a police spokesman said.
He said the gang was busted following investigation into a series of theft cases in Hazratbal zone of the city.
"The recovered jewellery was stolen by the gang during 11 different burglaries in Soura police station area. Besides, two other theft cases were also solved and stolen items - a camera and a mobile - were recovered," the spokesman said.

In addition, he said 13 stolen motorcycles were recovered from their possession.
Nine of the motorbikes remain unclaimed and are lying in the Soura police station premises, the spokesman said, adding some of the recovered property has been handed over to their genuine owners.