Srinagar, Nov 5 (KNS): Baramulla Police on Thursday seized five vehicles in separate operations against traffic violations and illegal transportation of minerals, while 13 mobile phone shopkeepers were bound down for violating prescribed security norms during inspections in the district, officials said.
During routine naka checking at Goushbugh, police intercepted a Tata-1613 (JK02AD-9665) and a Tata-407 (JK01AH-5359), which were allegedly plying without valid documents. Both vehicles were seized under Section 207 of the Motor Vehicles Act, they said.
In another operation, police, in coordination with the Department of Geology and Mining, seized two tractors in Delina for allegedly transporting sand without valid permission and royalty documents.
The action was taken during a surprise raid conducted by a police team led by the In-charge Police Post Delina. The tractors were seized by the Department of Geology and Mining, officials said.
In a separate incident, police seized a tractor bearing registration number JK03B-7539 near the Mechanical Office in Tangmarg for allegedly transporting Nallah boulders from Chandilora towards Qazipora without requisite authorisation.
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Meanwhile, Police Station Boniyar conducted an inspection drive at mobile phone repair and resale establishments in Boniyar and Chandanwari markets.
Of the 19 establishments inspected, 13 shopkeepers were found violating prescribed norms regarding the maintenance of customer and device-related records. They were subsequently bound down to ensure compliance with the guidelines, officials said.
Police said the drives were aimed at enforcing traffic regulations, curbing illegal mining and transportation of minerals, and strengthening security compliance among commercial establishments.
Baramulla Police reiterated that strict action would be taken against violators and urged the public to adhere to the prescribed laws and regulations the official said. (KNS)
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