SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have arrested 03 persons and seized 3 vehicles in Baramulla. A police party led by In-charge PP Delina under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla Shri Sajjad Bukhari-JKPS seized 03 vehicles (2 dumpers, 1 excavator) and arrested 03 persons for illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Singhpora Baramulla. They have been identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Mir son of Abdul Majeed Mir resident of Malmapanpora Sopore, Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat son of Mohammad Sultan Bhat resident of Hathlanga Sopore & Balwinder Singh son of Brij Lal Singh resident of Narayanpur Pathankot.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Baramulla 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.