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 Shri Imtiaz Ahmed-JKPS assisted by SHO PS Tangmarg arrested 02 persons and seized 02 vehicles (tipper & tractor) involved in illegal extraction & transportation of minerals at Ferozpora Nallah Shrai Tangmarg. They have been identified as Umar Ahmad Dar son of Ab Ahad Dar resident of Check Charat Ram Kunzer & Mohd Amin Ganie son of Ab Wahan Ganie resident of Mirchipora.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Tangmarg 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.