SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have arrested 03 persons and seized 02 vehicles in Awantipora. A police party of Police Station Awantipora headed by SHO PS Awantipora under the supervision of SDPO Awantipora Shri Mumtaz Ali Bhatti-JKPS have arrested 03 persons and seized 02 vehicles (tippers) bearing registration numbers JK18-7299 & JK13-7999 for their involvement in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Hatiwara.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Awantipora 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.