Police in Awantipora have successfully recovered 694 antique coins from the Pinglish area of Tral during a routine operation. The recovered items are believed to be of significant historical and archaeological value.
The recovered antique coins were kept in safe custody under the supervision of the SHO Police Station Tral, Inspector Tajamul Islam. Subsequently, coordination was established with the Directorate of Archives, Archaeology & Museums to facilitate scientific handling and preservation in accordance with established archaeological norms.
The successful handover reaffirms the commitment of J&K Police towards safeguarding peace and tranquillity, as well as preserving the archaeological and cultural heritage of the Union Territory, while fostering public awareness about Kashmir’s rich historical legacy.