Shopian, Feb 8: Police have seized approximately 700 litres of illegal Kerosene oil and Diesel in Shopian and arrested the accused person involved in the commission of crime.

Acting on specific information regarding illegal sale of subsidised kerosene oil in the black market, Police conducted a raid at Imamsahib area of the district Shopian. A police party from Police Station Imamsahib recovered and seized approximately 700 litres of illegal kerosene oil and diesel from a shop. One person namely Naseer Ahmad War Resident of Arwani Bijbehara was found involved in the illegal trade.
Accordingly, a case FIR No. 10/2026 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Imamsahib. The recovered kerosene oil and diesel were seized and accused has been arrested and further investigation is underway.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the accused was involved in black marketing of subsidised kerosene oil. The source of procurement is being investigated and any official found involved in facilitating the illegal trade shall be dealt with strictly as per law.
Police reiterate their commitment to act firmly against illegal activities and urge the general public to cooperate and share information regarding criminal activities in their areas.