SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, Police have arrested 03 persons and seized 05 vehicles in Budgam.
Police Station Beerwah received an information that some persons were carrying out illegal extraction and transportation of minerals from Nallah Sukhnag at village Kanigund. Accordingly, a police party raided the specific location and seized 05 tractors and arrested 03 drivers on spot however, 02 drivers fled from the spot. The arrested drivers have been identified as Shahid Ahmad Shah son of Bashir Ahmad resident of Takiya Lalpora, Shabir Ahmad Lone son of Ghulam Ahmad and Hilal Ahmad Bhat son of Gh Mohammad, both residents of Mashun.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 28/2023 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Beerwah and investigation taken up. Persons found indulging in illegal mining 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.