SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have seized 6 vehicles and arrested 5 persons in Baramulla.
A police party led by SHO PS Tangmarg and Incharge PP Palhallan under the supervision of SDPO Pattan and SDPO Tangmarg seized 6 vehicles (5 tractors & 1Excavator) and arrested 5 persons (driers), involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Kulhama Tangmarg & New Colony Palhallan.
The accused drivers have been identified as Javid Ahmad Tantray son of Ghulam Mohammad Tantray resident of Sherpora Pattan, Mehraj Din Ganaie Son of Abdul Gani Ganaie resident of Burran Pattan, Imtiyaz Ahmad Miyan Son of Mohammad Afzal Miyan resident of Buran Pattan, Ishfaq Ahmad Sheikh son of Gh Ahmad, Kaisar Ahmad Sheikh son of Mohd Subhan both residents of Check Ferozpora Tangmarg.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations 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.