Police Intensify Crackdown on Regulated Materials, Inspections Spread Across Districts
Srinagar, Oct 28, KNT: Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified inspections of businesses dealing in regulated and potentially sensitive materials across several districts, with checks targeting fertilizer, chemical, pesticide and hardware shops, besides other commercial establishments, to prevent unauthorized sale or misuse of such items.
In Baramulla district, police inspected hardware shops, pesticide outlets and car dealerships in Pattan, verifying licences, permits and mandatory records. All inspected establishments were found compliant with the applicable regulations.
In Reasi, police inspected 62 shops dealing in fertilizers, chemicals and other regulated materials, scrutinising stock details and sale registers. Shopkeepers were directed to maintain proper records and install CCTV cameras. Inspections of medical shops, SIM vendors and online service providers were also reported.
Bandipora Police conducted checks of SIM-card vendors at Ajas and fertilizer outlets falling under Police Station Aragam and Police Post Sumlar, directing businesses to maintain accurate records and strengthen surveillance.
In Ramban, police inspected shops dealing in fertilizers, seeds and explosive materials to verify stocks, licences and other records and prevent unauthorised sale or diversion of regulated items.
The inspections form part of preventive security measures aimed at strengthening oversight of sensitive commercial supplies and identifying possible violations before materials can be diverted for unlawful purposes. [KNT]
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