SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have arrested a person and seized 02 vehicles in Baramulla. A police party under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla Shri Altaf Ahmad-JKPS assisted by SHO PS Baramulla seized 02 Tractor and arrested a driver namely Nadeem Ahmad Lone son of Mushtaq Ahmad Lone resident of Chakloo involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Janbazpora Baramulla. However, another driver fled away from the spot taking advantage of darkness. He has been identified and efforts are on to nab him.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Baramulla and further investigation has 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.