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 Tangmarg Shri Imtiaz Ahmed-JKPS assisted by SHO PS Tangmarg, seized 03 vehicles (3 tippers) and arrested 03 drivers for their involvement in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Shrai-Kulhama Tangmarg. They have been identified as Khursheed Ahmad Khan son of Ali Mohd Khan resident of Check Treran, Showkat Ahmad Parray son of Gh Mohiuddin resident of Kulhama & Ab Hamid Kumar son of Gh Mohd resident of Paraswani Kunzer.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Tangmarg and investigation has been taken up. Persons found indulging in illegal extraction activities shall be dealt with as per law. Community members are requested to share information regarding the crimes in their neighbourhood with their concerned police units.