SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have arrested 6 persons and seized 06 vehicles in Baramulla. A police party under the supervision of SDPO Pattan Shri Mohd Nawaz-JKPS assisted by In-charge PP Mirgund seized 02 vehicles (tractor & tipper) and arrested 02 drivers identified as Mohd Ashraf Wani son of Gh Nabi Wani resident of Shirpora Pattan & Shahid Ahmad Wagay son of Mohd Shafi Wagay resident of Tirgam Sumbal involved in illegal extraction & transportation of minerals at Jheel Bridge Singhpora.
In another action, a police party of PS Pattan, seized 04 vehicles (2 tippers, 2 tractors) and arrested 4 drivers identified as Shahid Hussain Dar son of Mohd Yousf Dar resident of KP Payeen, Ali Mohd Chakan son of Gh Rasool Chakan resident of Khanpeth Nowgam Sumbal, Ab Rashid Sheikh son of Ab Rahim Sheikh resident of Manglora Kunzer & Farooq Ahmad Malik son of Gh Ahmad Malik resident of Tumarhama Tangmarg involved in illegal extraction & transportation of minerals at Zangam Shirpora.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in Police Station Pattan 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.