SRINAGAR: Acting tough against illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have seized 06 vehicles and arrested 06 persons in Baramulla. A Police Party under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla Shri Sajjad Bukhari-JKPS assisted by SHO PS Sheeri arrested 04 persons and seized 04 vehicles (tractors) involved in illegal extraction & transportation of minerals at Mundri Nallah Fatehgarh. They have been identified as Muzamil Ahmad Bhat son of Bilal Ahmad Bhat resident of Zogiyar, Mudasir Rasheed Dar son of Abdul Rasheed Dar resident of Heewan, Firdous Ahmad Malla son of Mohd Sarwar Malla resident of Sheeri & Tajamul Bashir Malla son of Bashir Ahmad Malla resident of Sheeri.
Similarly, a Police Party led by In-charge Police Post Delina arrested 02 persons and seized 02 vehicles (01 tipper & 01 tractor) involved in illegal extraction & transportation of minerals at Juhama Baramulla. They have been identified as Nisar Ahmad Bhat son of Mohd Ramzan Bhat resident of Delina & Ab Majeed Lone son of Ab Aziz resident of Kachwa Muqam Chandoosa.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in respective Police Stations and further investigation set into motion. 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.