SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, Police have arrested 03 persons & seized 03 vehicles in Budgam. A police party of Police Station Budgam during naka checking at Sholipora Budgam seized 03 vehicles (Tippers bearing registration numbers JK04A-8385, JK04F-1130, JK13A-4566) and arrested 03 persons for illegal extraction and transportation of minerals.
The arrested persons have been identified as Mansoor Ahmed Mir son of Ghulam Mohammad Mir resident of Jewalapora, Riyaz Ahmed Bhat son of Ghulam Qadir Bhat resident of Heewudur and Murtaza Gul son of Gh Mohammad Bhat resident of Hardiwail.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 379/2022 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Budgam 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.