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- Written by: JK Monitor News Network
- Category: ENVIRONMENT
SRINAGAR: Cracking a whip on illegal mining of minerals at Wagoora, Hardaboora, Tarhama, Khanpora & Ferozpora Baramulla, Police in Baramulla seized seven vehicles (two tractors & five tippers) and arrested six drivers.
Police initiated the action under the supervision of SDPO Tangmarg, DySP Hqrs Baramulla & SDPO Kreeri assisted by SHO PS Tangmarg, SHO PS Kunzer, SHO PS Baramulla & IC PP Wagoora. Police seized 02 Tractors, 05 Tippers & arrested 6 drivers identified as Irshad Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Ahad resident of Chanpora Wagoora, Mohd Iqbal Shah son of Abdul Hameed, Mohd Rafiq Shah son of Mohd Akram, both residents of Takiya Gonipora, Asif Ahmad Tantray son of Manzoor Ahmad resident of Zoogiyar, Tariq Ahmad Dar son of Gh Mohd resident of Jalsheeri & Mohd Rafiq Khan son of Gh Mohd Khan resident of Kanispora. One of the drivers of the seized tractor at Ferozpora Tangmarg managed to flee from the spot and efforts are on to nab him.
The drivers alongwith their vehicles were found involved in illegal extraction/ transportation of minerals and accordingly cases under relevant sections of law were registered in Police Station Tangmarg, Kunzer, Baramulla & Kreeri and investigations have been taken up.
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