Police conduct checking of chemical, fertilizer and hardware shops
Srinagar: Police carried out a comprehensive inspection drive in Awantipora, Budgam, Ganderbal and Sopore to ensure strict compliance with government regulations and to prevent any unlawful activities related to chemicals, fertilizers, and hardware items, a police spokesman said Wednesday.
He said that police teams inspected stock registers, sale/purchase records, licenses, and other mandatory documents at chemical, fertilizer, and hardware shops. The drive was aimed at detecting irregularities and preventing the misuse of materials that could pose risks to public safety at Awantipora.
Similarly, police carried out an inspection drive of Shops dealing with chemicals, fertilisers and hardware items in Budgam.
Surprise checks were carried out by teams from Police Stations and Police Posts under the supervision of senior officers. The inspections focused on verifying stock records, sale registers, licenses, storage conditions and overall adherence to safety protocols to curb any illegal diversion or misuse of regulated materials, the spokesman added.
Police teams also conducted comprehensive checking of Shops dealing with Chemicals, fertilisers and hardware items in Ganderbal and Sopore as well.
In Ganderbal, special teams from various Police Stations, supervised by senior district officers, conducted detailed checking of stock registers, invoices, storage conditions, sale records, and licensing compliance.
The drive focused on monitoring the sale and handling of items that could be misused for unlawful or anti-national elements or anti-social activities, including certain chemicals, solvents, and equipment commonly available in hardware and paint outlets. Shopkeepers were sensitized about maintaining proper documentation, adhering to safety norms, and immediately reporting any suspicious purchases or unusual customer behaviour. Police also emphasized safe storage practices to minimize fire hazards and ensure public safety, the spokesman added.
In Sopore, during the inspection, shop owners were directed to maintain complete records of buyers, including identification details, quantity purchased and purpose of procurement. They were also advised to install functional CCTV cameras to strengthen surveillance and support traceability of transactions. It is pertinent to mention that Police in Sopore has recently completed a comprehensive census of all such establishments, including chemical stores, fertiliser outlets, hardware shops and vehicle workshops, to ensure proper monitoring and verification of sensitive materials across the district, the spokesman added.
