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| J&K Police seize 830 litres of illegal kerosene oil and 25 quintals of rice in Shopian | |
Srinagar, January 22 (Scoop News)-Acting on specific information regarding the illegal sale of subsidised kerosene oil in the black market at the Pratabpora area of Shopian, a police party from Police Station Shopian conducted a search at the shop of Shabir Ahmad Sheikh resident of Partabpora. During the search, 253 litres of kerosene oil were recovered and seized accordingly. The accused has been arrested and further investigation has been set into motion.
In a separate action, a police party from Police Station Shopian conducted a raid at the shop of Shabir Ahmad Ganie resident of Heepora Batagund. During search, police recovered and seized 577 litres of kerosene oil along with 50 bags of rice (25 quintals) from his shop. The accused has been arrested and investigation has been initiated.
Subsequently, cases under relevant provisions of law have been registered at Police Station Shopian.
Preliminary investigation reveals that both accused persons were involved in the illegal sale of subsidised kerosene oil in the black market. The source of procurement of the subsidised kerosene oil is being investigated and officials, if found involved in facilitating the black marketing, shall be dealt with strictly as per law.
J&K Police reiterate that persons found indulging in illegal activities will be dealt with firmly under law. The general public is urged to cooperate and share information regarding criminal activities in their neighbourhood with the concerned police units.
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