SRINAGAR: Acting tough against illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have seized 02 vehicles and arrested 02 persons in Baramulla. A police party under the supervision of SDPO Pattan, arrested 02 persons and seized 02 vehicles (tippers) involved in illegal extraction & transportation of minerals at Khanpeth Mirgund. They have been identified as Mohammad Afzal Dar son of Gh Ahmad Dar resident of Dusslipora and Idrees Hussain Rather son of Mohd Ramzan Rather resident of Gagarpora Magam.
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.