SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have seized 03 vehicles and arrested 03 persons in Baramulla.
A police party of PP Mirgund under the supervision of SDPO Pattan assisted by IC PP Mirgund, seized 03 vehicles (tippers) and arrested their drivers for their involvement in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Check Razak Khan.
They have been identified as Ashiq Hussain Hajam son of Gh Hassan resident of Chayira Budgam, Mohammad Farooq Parray son of Abdul Ahad resident of Bundgam Magam & Mohd Jaffar Bhat son of Mohd Ishaq resident of Khonchipora Tangmarg. They have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Pattan and investigation has 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.