To ensure strict compliance with safety protocols and to prevent any misuse of regulated materials, Ganderbal Police today carried out an extensive inspection drive of hardware and paint shops across the district. Special Teams from various Police Stations, supervised by senior district officers, conducted detailed checking of stock registers, invoices, storage conditions, sale records, and licensing compliance. The drive focused on monitoring the sale and handling of items that could be misused for unlawful or anti-national elements or anti-social activities, including certain chemicals, solvents, and equipment commonly available in hardware and paint outlets. Shopkeepers were sensitized about maintaining proper documentation, adhering to safety norms, and immediately reporting any suspicious purchases or unusual customer behaviour. Police also emphasized safe storage practices to minimize fire hazards and ensure public safety. Ganderbal Police reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening preventive vigilance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining peace and security in the district. Such checking drives will continue in the coming days as part of ongoing efforts to monitor sensitive commercial establishments. Ganderbal Police urges traders and the general public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and report any suspicious activity to the nearest Police Station.