JAMMU: In a continued drive to streamline travel services and protect the interests of passengers, Police Station Bus Stand Jammu detected and booked unauthorised travel agents illegally soliciting passengers at BC Road Bus Stand during night hours.
On January 18, 2026, at around 11:05 pm, a police party led by PSI Mohd. Haseeb Runyal, along with flying squad officials and under the close supervision of SHO Police Station Bus Stand, Inspector Inderpal Singh, noticed two individuals loudly calling out destinations such as Amritsar and Delhi to lure passengers.
Upon verification, the individuals were identified as Gurvinder Singh and Parveen Kundal. They failed to produce any valid travel agency licence, office authorisation or route permit. Their unauthorised activities were causing public nuisance and posed a potential risk to passenger safety.
During the action, one vehicle used for the illegal operation was seized and one accused was arrested on the spot, while the other managed to flee and is currently absconding.
Accordingly, FIR No. 08/2026 under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Motor Vehicles Act has been registered at Police Station Bus Stand Jammu, and investigation has been taken up. Further action is underway.
Jammu Police reiterated that strict action will continue against unauthorised operators to ensure safe, regulated and passenger-friendly transport services.
