Illegal sale of petroleum products busted in Awantipora: Police

Srinagar, Nov 22: Police have busted an illegal operation involving the unauthorised sale of petroleum products, resulting in the seizure of a large quantity of fuel in Awantipora, said a press statement.

Acting on a specific tip-off regarding illegal storage of petroleum products, Police in Awantipora, headed by Incharge Police Post Reshipora, under the supervision of SDPO Awantipora, conducted a raid at the residence of Mohammad Shafi Rather, son of Ghulam Mohammad Rather, resident of Malangpora, at present Sonrigund.

During the search, the police team recovered 1750 Liters of petroleum products (950 litres of Diesel and 800 litres of Kerosene), which were being stored unlawfully at the said location. Accordingly, a Case vide FIR No. 256/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Awantipora and investigation has been initiated. Police have urged 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, it said.