SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have arrested 02 persons and seized 02 vehicles in Baramulla. A police party of PP Mirgund under the supervision of SDPO Pattan Sh. Mohd Nawaz-JKPS seized 02 vehicles (tippers) and arrested 02 persons for illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Check Razak Khan Mirgund. They have been identified as Abdul Gani Bhat son of Ali Mohammad Bhat resident of Hardubani Kunzer & Sajad Ahmad Shah son of Abdul Majeed Shah resident of Gonipora Kunzer.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Pattan and further investigation has been initiated. Persons found indulging in illegal mining activities shall be dealt as per law. Community members are requested to share information regarding the crimes in their neighbourhood with their concerned police units.