SRINAGAR: Police have seized around 500 litres of kerosene oil allegedly being transported illegally in north Kashmir’s Sopore area and arrested the driver of the vehicle in connection with the case.
The seizure was made during naka checking at Wadoora, falling within the jurisdiction of Police Station Bomai, when a police party intercepted a load carrier bearing registration number JK05J-5661.
The vehicle was being driven by Imtiyaz Ali, son of Ghulam Mohammad Rather, a resident of Chenbal, Pattan, and was travelling from Kupwara towards Sopore.
During a search of the vehicle, police recovered approximately 500 litres of kerosene oil. The driver allegedly failed to produce any valid documents, permit or licence authorising the transportation or possession of the oil.
According to the preliminary enquiry, the accused was allegedly transporting and storing the kerosene oil with the intention of selling it at exorbitant prices in the black market.
Police seized the kerosene oil along with the vehicle and took the driver into custody for further questioning.
In this connection, a case under FIR No. 69/2026 has been registered at Police Station Bomai under relevant sections of law, and further investigation has been initiated.
Police said they remain committed to taking strict action against those involved in black marketing, hoarding and the illegal trade of essential commodities.
