Mir Aatif
Bandipora, Oct 19 (KINS): Bandipora Police conducted checking drives at SIM card vendors and fertilizer shops across various parts of the district to ensure compliance with rules and prevent the misuse of these establishments for unlawful activities.
During the drive, police teams checked SIM card vendors in Ajas under Police Post Ajas and reviewed records related to SIM card sales and customer details. Vendors were directed to maintain proper documentation as per the prescribed guidelines.
Fertilizer shops falling under Police Station Aragam and Police Post Sumlar were also inspected. Shopkeepers were instructed to maintain proper records and follow the prescribed regulations to prevent the diversion of fertilizers into the black market and their potential misuse by criminal or anti-social elements.
Police also stressed the importance of installing CCTV cameras at business establishments to strengthen surveillance and assist in preventing and detecting unlawful activities.(KINS)

