SRINAGAR: Cracking a whip on illegal mining of minerals at Chakloo & Delina areas of Baramulla, Police have seized 7 vehicles and arrested 7 drivers. A Police party under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla assisted by SHO Baramulla & Incharge PP Delina seized 7 vehicles (5 Tippers, 2 Tractors) & arrested 7 drivers at Chakloo & Delina areas of Baramulla for their involvement in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals.
The accused drivers have been identified as Mohd Rafiq Dar resident of Jalsheeri, Javaid Ahmad Malik resident of Drangbal, Mohd Rafiq Mir resident of Drangbal, Danish Ahmad Dar resident of Jalsheeri, Javaid Ahmad Lone resident of Jalsheeri, Basit Ahmad War resident of Delina & Mudasir Ahmad Lone resident of Darpora Delina.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Baramulla and investigation have been taken up. 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.