Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Nov 16: After investigations into Faridabad based “white collar” terror module found that it had purchased 2.6 tons of fertilizers to make explosives, police in Kashmir today conducted checks of fertilizer and chemical dealers to prevent use of the materials for bomb making.
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A police spokesman said that as part of ongoing efforts to ensure public safety and prevent misuse of materials for unlawful activities, police initiated a district-wide checking drive across various business establishments.
Senior Superintendent of Police Shopian, Mushtaq Ahmad Chowdhary said that police teams in the district are conducting verification of records and physical inspection of car dealers, automobile workshops, fertilizer and chemical shops.
“The checking aims to ensure that the sale, purchase, storage and transportation of vehicles, fertilizers and chemicals are carried out strictly in line with existing regulations. Necessary documentation is being scrutinized to rule out any possibility of misuse,” he said.
Chowdhary urged all business owners to extend full cooperation during the verification process and assured that such measures are being undertaken in the interest of public safety and security.
A police spokesman said that cops in Kulgam, Anantnag, Awantipora and Ganderbal also conducted extensive inspections on fertiliser shops, chemical shops, and other sensitive establishments to ensure that no regulated material is misused for unlawful activities.
He said that the coordinated checking drive also covered car dealers, explosive magazines, and industries handling mixable or sensitive raw materials. “Officers verified stock registers, scrutinised documentation, assessed storage practices, and examined the movement of regulated items to ensure full compliance with safety and legal norms”, he said.
The spokesman said that during these drives, shopkeepers were sensitized about maintaining proper documentation, following mandatory guidelines, and cooperating with law-enforcement agencies in monitoring suspicious bulk purchases. Police also emphasized the importance of ensuring that restricted chemicals are sold strictly as per norms.
The spokesman further said that these inspections were carried out to plug all possible loopholes that could be exploited for terror or criminal activities, and to maintain a robust security environment across the district.
He said that police urge citizens to stay alert and report any suspicious activity as it remain committed to ensuring public safety.
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