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 PP Humhama at a checkpoint established at Sheikhpora near Petrol Pump, seized 03 tippers and arrested 03 drivers namely Mohd Akbar Bhat son of Gh Mohd Bhat resident of Khanpora Budgam, Fayaz Ahmad Chopan son of Gh Mohd Chopan resident of Wadipora Budgam and Zubair Ahmad Lone son of Mohammad Talib resident of Dafpora Budgam for illegal transportation of minerals.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 182/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Budgam 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.