SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have seized 04 vehicles and arrested 04 persons in Kulgam. A police party led by In-charge Police Post Mirbazar during patrolling on NHW 44 arrested four persons (drivers) and seized four vehicles (02 Dumpers, 01 Tipper and 01 Tractor) involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals.
They have been identified as Umar Ali Masegar son of Ali Mohammad Masegar resident of Mattan, Tahir Ahmad Dar son of Mohammad Yousuf Dar resident of Awgam, Dalawar Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Mohi-u-din Bhat resident of Akhram and Shabir Ahmad Bhat son of Gull Mohammad Bhat resident of Nippora. They have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody.
Accordingly, a case FIR No. 56/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Qazigund and 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.