SRINAGAR: Acting tough against illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have seized 03 tractors and arrested 03 persons in Baramulla. A police party under the supervision of SDPO Kreeri Shri Khalid Ashraf-JKPS assisted by In-charge PP Wagoora arrested 03 persons and seized 03 tractors involved in illegal extraction & transportation of minerals at Ningli Nallah Shrakwara. They have been identified as Mohd Ramzan Teli son of Abdul Rahim resident of Watergam, Tariq Ahmad Mir son of Mohd Assadullah resident of Saloosa Kreeri & Shabir Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Rasool resident of Chan Mohalla Wagoora.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Kreeri 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.