SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have arrested 03 persons and seized 03 vehicles in Baramulla. A police party under the supervision of SDPO Pattan assisted by Incharge PP Palhallan seized 03 vehicles (excavator, 2 tractors) and arrested 03 persons for illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Dargam Nallah Pattan. They have been identified as Showkat Ahmad Sheikh son of Shabir Ahmad Sheikh resident of Kangan Ganderbal, Javid Ahmad Waza son of Ghulam Qadir Waza resident of Frestihar Kreeri & Owais Ahmad Bhat son of Mohd Rafiq Bhat resident of Pakipora.
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.