Bandipora Police Checks SIM Vendors, Fertiliser Shops Across District

Convener News Desk

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BANDIPORA, October 19: Bandipora Police conducted checking drives at SIM card vendors and fertiliser shops across the district to ensure compliance with prescribed regulations and prevent the misuse of these establishments for unlawful activities.

 

In a statement issued to Kashmir Convener, an official spokesperson of Bandipora Police said SIM card vendors were checked at Ajas, falling under the jurisdiction of Police Post Ajas.

Police teams examined records and stressed the need to maintain proper documentation of SIM card sales and customer details in accordance with applicable rules.

Fertiliser shops in areas under Police Station Aragam and Police Post Sumlar were also inspected. Police examined the relevant records and directed shopkeepers to follow prescribed rules and maintain proper documentation to prevent the diversion of fertilisers into the black market, where they could be accessed by criminal and other unlawful elements.

During the drives, police also emphasised the importance of installing CCTV cameras at business establishments. Shopkeepers were urged to install cameras at the earliest to strengthen surveillance and help detect and prevent unlawful activities.

Spokesperson said the checking drives were aimed at monitoring business establishments, ensuring regulatory compliance and identifying potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited for unlawful purposes.

He said the Bandipora Police reiterated its commitment to maintaining public order and security and urged shopkeepers and other business operators to cooperate with police during such inspections.