Pulwama Police Seize Six Fuel Barrels Over Alleged Illegal Transport
Police deemed the load highly hazardous, prompting seizure of the vehicle.
Overview
- Officers intercepted a load carrier at Litter in Pulwama during a routine check and found six barrels of an inflammable substance.
- The consignment was allegedly being moved without authorization, with police describing the material as a serious public safety risk.
- A case has been registered at Litter police station under Sections 303(2) and 287 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- Investigators are working to trace the source and intended destination of the fuel and to identify any other persons involved, with no arrests reported so far.
- Media accounts cite a PTI report quoting an unnamed Pulwama police spokesman as the source of the information.