Suhail Rather

Bandipora, Oct 21 (KNS): Bandipora Police on Wednesday released details of a series of crime-control and security measures undertaken across the district over the past ten days, including arrests in drug trafficking and theft cases, recovery of stolen horses, seizure of timber and verification drives at commercial establishments.

The operations were carried out between October 12 and 21, following the assumption of charge by SSP Bandipora Tahir Saleem.

According to police, a drug trafficking suspect was arrested on October 13 after approximately 610 grams of a charas-like substance was recovered at Mantrigam Pethkoot. An FIR under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Pethkoot.

In another operation on October 18, police recovered six stolen horses and arrested an accused in connection with a theft case in Ajas.

The investigation led police teams to Kakapora in Pulwama district and Banyari meadow in Ajas. A vehicle allegedly used in the crime was also seized.

On October 20, police recovered six heavy logs of Kail timber from residential premises at Samthan Dardpora under Police Post Sumlar. An accused was arrested, and a case was registered at Police Station Bandipora.

During the ten-day period, police also conducted checking and verification drives at medical shops, SIM card vendors, fertiliser shops and scrap dealers in Ajas, Nadihal, Hajin, Ganastan Nowgam, Gundachina and areas under Police Post Sumlar.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The drives focused on verification of records, documentation of transactions, regulatory compliance and CCTV arrangements at business establishments.

On the security front, a joint Counter-Insurgency Response System (CIRS) mock drill was conducted at Hajin Bridge on October 21, involving personnel from SOG Hajin, 13 Rashtriya Rifles and 45 Battalion CRPF.

The exercise was aimed at assessing operational preparedness and coordination among security forces.

Police also reported rescuing four motorcyclists from Kerala who became stranded at Zadkusi along the Bandipora–Gurez road on October 13. The tourists were safely shifted to Police Post Izmarg.

Earlier, on October 16, SSP Tahir Saleem held a meeting with police officers and directed them to strengthen investigations, intensify action against drug trafficking and ensure timely redressal of public grievances.

He also called for greater accountability, zero tolerance for corruption and improved security coordination across the district.

Meanwhile, Police Commemoration Day was observed at District Police Lines Bandipora on Wednesday, with Deputy Commissioner Indu Kanwal Chib, SSP Tahir Saleem and senior officers paying tributes to police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty.

The officers also interacted with the families of deceased police personnel and assured them of continued support. (KNS)