SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have seized 3 vehicles and arrested 3 persons in Baramulla. A police party led by Incharge PP Palhallan under the supervision of SDPO Pattan Shir Mohammad Nawaz-JKPS seized 3 vehicles (tractors) and arrested 3 drivers for illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Dargam Nallah Palhallan. They have been identified as Asif Ahmad Ganie son of Ghulam Nabi resident of Saloosa Kreeri, Tanveer Ahmad War son of Sonaullah War resident of Tengpora Pattan & Farooq Ahmad Tantray son of Ghulam Qadir resident of Gulabwari Naidkhai.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Pattan and investigation set into motion. 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.