Pampore Police seize 180 kg saffron corms, apprehend two

PAMPORE — Police Station Pampore apprehended two persons and seized approximately 180 kilograms of saffron corms at Befina Pampore following specific information about their alleged movement for sale outside Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Saturday.

The two persons were intercepted at Befina along with the saffron corms, which police said were allegedly intended for sale to buyers outside the region.

The apprehended persons were identified as Maqsood Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Qadir Dar, and Irfan Ali Ganaie, son of Ali Muhammad Ganaie, both residents of Befina, Pampore.

Police said the action was taken on the basis of specific information regarding the movement of the saffron corms and put the seized quantity at approximately 180 kilograms.

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Following the seizure, the Agriculture Department was informed about the recovery. The saffron corms were subsequently handed over to Agriculture Department officials for verification and further legal proceedings, police said.

The department is expected to examine the seized planting material and determine the nature of the consignment and whether its proposed sale or movement was in violation of applicable rules and government directions.

Police said further legal action would follow in accordance with the findings of the concerned authorities and applicable law.

Further details regarding the source of the saffron corms, their intended destination and the outcome of the Agriculture Department’s verification are awaited.