SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, Police have arrested 03 persons and seized 03 vehicles in Budgam.
A police party of Police Station Chadoora during night patrolling at Qaisarmilla Chadoora seized 03 vehicles (01 JCB Machine, 02 Tippers) and arrested 03 persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals from government land at Qasermilla. The arrested persons have been identified as Towseef Ahmad Mir son of Ghulam Hassan Mir resident of Awanpora Chadoora, Manzoor Ahmad Khan son of Ab Aziz resident of Bugam Batpora and Khursheed Ahmad Thokar son of Gh Nabi Thokar resident of Kakoring Charar-i-sharief.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 186/2022 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Chadoora 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.