SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have arrested 04 persons and seized as many vehicles in Baramulla.
A police party of PS Kunzer under the supervision of SDPO Tangmarg seized 04 vehicles (tippers) and arrested 04 persons for illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Bungam Pariswani Kunzer. They have been identified as Zahoor Ahmad Malik son of Mohammad Akbar Malik, Waseem Ahmad Reshi son of Ali Mohammad Reshi, Gulzar Ahmad Malik son of Abdul Rahman Malik, all residents of Pariswani Kunzer & Farooq Ahmad Ganie son of Mohammad Akbar Ganie resident of Bungam Kunzer.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Kunzer 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.