Budgam, Feb 9: Today Budgam Police foiled a black marketing attempt by seizing 800Kg of rice meant for government ration depots.
During Naka checking at Arath Crossing, Police party of Police Post Soibugh intercepted a load carrier bearing Chassis Number (BBXWRC 66797 Chasis)with three persons on board.
During preliminary questioning they disclosed their identities as:
1.Nisar Ahmad Lone S/O Ab Rashid Lone R/O Singapora Pattan
2. Ab Qayoom Bhat S/O Sonaullah Bhat R/O Singhpora Pattan
3.Ab Majid wani S/O Ghulam Rasool wani R/O Arath Budgam
During search of said vehicle, Police party recovered 16 Sacks containing 50Kg of rice each. During initial questioning it surfaced that they had bought the rice from a fair Shop at Arath which is run by one Gh. Nabi wani S/O Ghulam Rasool wani R/O Arath Budgam. All the 4 accused were arrested and the vehicle used in commission of Crime has also been seized.
Accordingly, a case FIR No 41/2024 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Budgam and further investigation has been taken up.
