SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have arrested 5 persons and seized 5 vehicles in Baramulla. A police party led by SHO Police Station Tangmarg under the supervision of SDPO Tangmarg Shri Imtiaz Ahmad-JKPS seized 3 tractors and arrested 3 persons for illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Ferozpora Nallah Tangmarg. They have been identified as Bahadur Ahmad Ahangar son of Mohd Sultan, Gh Mohiuddin Lone son of Abdul Ahad Lone & Sajad Ahmad Lone son of Abdul Ahad Lone, all residents of Ferozpora Tangmarg.
Similarly, a police party of PS Kreeri seized 2 tractors and 2 drivers namely Javid Ahmad Mir & Mehraj Uddin Mir sons of Gh Qadir Mir residents of Saloosa at Ningli Nallah Saloosa who were found involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals. Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in respective police stations and further investigations have 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.