SRINAGAR: Cracking a whip on illegal mining & transportation of minerals, police have seized 03 vehicles and arrested 03 drivers in Baramulla. A police party under the supervision of SDPO Kreeri assisted by SHO PS Kreeri seized 3 vehicles (2 tractors, 1 excavator) & arrested 3 drivers involved in illegal extraction/transportation of minerals at Harnow Kreeri, Baramulla.

They have been identified as Sajad Ahmad Bhat son of Mohd Assadullah resident of Allapora, Bilal Ahmad Lone son of Ab Khaliq resident of Harnow & Jitender Singh son of Balveer Singh resident of Punjab.

Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Kreeri and investigation was taken up. Persons found indulging in illegal mining activities shall be dealt as per law. Community members are appealed to share information regarding the crimes in their neighbourhood with their concerned police units.

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