Awantipora 22 Nov

Acting on a specific tip-off regarding illegal storage of petroleum products, Police in Awantipora headed by Incharge Police Post Reshipora, SI Muneer Ahmad under the supervision of SDPOAwantipora conducted a raid at the residence of Mohd Shafi Rather S/O Gh Mohd Rather R/O Malangpora A/P Sonrigund.

During the search, the police team recovered approximately 950 litres of Diesel and 800 litres of Kerosene, which were being stored unlawfully at the said location.

Accordingly, Case FIR No. 256/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Awantipora and investigation has been initiated.

Police Awantipora urges the general public to report any such illegal activities and reiterates its commitment to act firmly against violations that endanger public safety and contravene government regulations.