SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have arrested 05 persons and seized 04 vehicles in Baramulla.
A police party under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla Shri Altaf Ahmad-JKPS assisted by SHO PS Sheeri seized 04 vehicles (tractors) and arrested 05 drivers identified as Amir Rashid Malla son of Ab Rashid Malla resident of Sheeri, Mohd Ashraf Malik son of Gh Mohi ud din Malik resident of Zumzumpora Zandfaran, Ajaz Ahmad Malla son of Mohd Sarwar Malla resident of Sheeri, Firdous Ahmad Malla son of Mohd Sarwar Malla resident of sheeri & Parvaiz Ahmad Mir son of Gh Mohd Mir resident of Kitchama at Sheeri Baramulla for illegal extraction and transportation of minerals.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Sheeri 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.