SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have seized 4 vehicles and arrested 4 persons in Baramulla. A police party of PS Baramulla under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla assisted by SHO PS Baramulla, seized 04 vehicles (tippers) and arrested their drivers for their involvement in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Kahnpora Baramulla.
They have been identified as Irfan Ahmed Malik son of Mohammad Amin Malik, Sareer Ahmed Mir son of Nazir Ahmed Mir, Mudasir Ahmed Malik son of Firdous Ahmad Malik, all residents of Drangbal & Junaid Ahmed Lone son of Bashir Ahmed Lone resident of Khandiyar. 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 Baramulla 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.