SHOPIAN, Nov. 11 -- Shopian Police arrested seven accused persons in an apple theft case and recovered 83 stolen apple boxes besides seizing three vehicles used in the crime.
The police said Police Station Heerpora received a call during evening hours regarding theft of apple boxes from the orchard/shed of Mohd Yousuf Wagay, son of Ab Karim Wagay, resident of Amshipora. Acting swiftly, a police team from Police Station Heerpora swung into action and with the assistance of local residents intercepted three Tata Mobile vehicles at a short distance from the spot. The accused had already stolen the apple boxes and loaded them into the vehicles before leaving the spot. All seven accused were apprehended while fleeing with the stolen property.
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