SRINAGAR: Acting tough against illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have seized 02 tractors and arrested 02 persons in Baramulla. A Police Party under the supervision of SDPO Pattan Shri Mohammad Nawaz-JKPS assisted by IC PP Palhallan arrested 02 persons and seized 02 tractors involved in illegal extraction & transportation of minerals at Dargam Nallah Palhallan. They have been identified as Mohd Yousuf Ganie son of Abdul Jabbar Ganie resident of Andergam & Bilal Ahmad Dar son of Mohd Akbar Dar resident of Naidkhai.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Pattan 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.