Srinagar, Oct 25: Police Station Saddar has issued an advisory to residents of Mehjoor Nagar and Rambagh in Srinagar following an increase in reported theft incidents involving residential houses, cars, motorcycles and other valuables.

In the advisory, police have urged people to take precautions to protect their vehicles and belongings, particularly against thefts involving vehicles parked unattended on roadsides, along the bund and at other open locations.
People have been advised to use designated and secure parking spaces wherever possible, obtain parking receipts when using paid parking facilities and park vehicles within their residential premises if sufficient space is available.
The advisory also stresses tenant verification, directing residents to submit the complete particulars of tenants living in their premises to the concerned police station in accordance with the applicable procedure. Police have cautioned against accommodating tenants without informing the police station and completing the required verification formalities.
According to the advisory, proper tenant verification can assist police in establishing the identities and whereabouts of individuals during investigations, particularly when suspects leave an area following an incident.
Police have appealed to people to remain vigilant, safeguard their valuables and cooperate with the department in preventing crime and maintaining security in the locality.