Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Apple Trees Stolen from Disabled Farmer in J&K
Someone stole 400 young apple trees from a farmer's orchard in Kashmir.
The farmer, who is physically challenged, had invested a lot of money in the trees.
This theft has made him very upset because he was hoping to make money from the orchard.
This is not the first time this has happened in the area, which makes local people angry.
Police are now looking into the crime to catch the thieves and figure out why it happened.
Thieves stole 400 high-density apple trees from a physically challenged farmer in Shopian district, J&K.
The theft occurred in Landoora village, 5 km from Shopian district headquarters.
The farmer, Sajad Ahmad, invested over Rs 1.3 lakh in the orchard, supported by a bank loan.
This incident adds to a series of apple tree thefts in the region.
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
- Who
- Thieves stole the trees from a physically challenged farmer, Sajad Ahmad.
- What
- Theft of 400 high-density apple trees.
- When
- The incident occurred overnight.
- Where
- Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir, specifically Landoora village.
- Why
- The motivation behind the theft is unknown, and is under investigation.
Farmers
Police
Community Reaction
Farmers
Expressing anger and fear
Police
No opposing view available.
- Location
- Shopian district, J&K
- Village
- Landoora
- Stolen Trees
- 400 high-density apple trees
- Farmer
- Sajad Ahmad
- Farmer's Investment
- Over Rs 1.3 lakh
- Police Action
- Registered case and launched investigation