Police bust illegal sale of petroleum products in south Kashmir’s Pampore

Srinagar, June 24: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday busted illegal sale of petroleum products in south Kashmir’s Pampore. The police seized 18,797 liters of petroleum and registered a case under relevant sections of the law.

A police spokesperson said that acting on credible information about the illegal trade of petroleum products, Pampore Police, headed by Dy SP (P) Shravan Singh, SHO Pampore under the supervision of SDPO Pampore RP Singh, launched a swift and coordinated crackdown on the illegal sale and unauthorized storage of petroleum products in various parts of Pampore town.

He said that multiple locations were raided simultaneously in a well-executed operation. To ensure transparency and compliance with legal procedures, the police team was joined by officials from the Revenue Department (Naib Tehsildar Pampore), Metrology Department, and the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs.

During the raids, he said that a significant quantity of petroleum products — including Kerosene Oil, High-Speed Diesel (HSD), and Motor Spirit (Petrol) — was seized. In addition, authorities uncovered a well-planned and illegal mechanism for the storage and distribution of these materials.

Following precise measurement and verification by the Metrology Department, the total seized quantity was recorded at 18,797 liters, he said.

The accused persons involved in illegal trade has been identified as Mudassir Nabi Dar @ Bolla S/o Gh Nabi Dar R/o Samboora; Danish Mushtaq Bhat S/o Mushtaq Ahmed Bhat R/o Bilal colony Kadalbal Pampore; and Rameez Ahmad Bhat S/o Mohammad Amin Bhat R/o Meej Pampore.

A case FIR No. 68/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Pampore, while as further investigation is going on.

This operation highlights the commitment of Awantipora Police to crack down on illegal trade and safeguard public safety, spokesperson said and reaffirmed that such enforcement drives will continue with full force against those endangering lives and violating the law.