SRINAGAR: Cracking a whip on illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have seized 06 vehicles and arrested 06 drivers in Kulgam. Acting swiftly upon the specific information generated from credible sources regarding the transportation of illegal mining minerals in the jurisdiction of Police Station Qaimoh, multiple teams headed by SHO Police Station Qaimoh established multiple checkpoints at Kwaki Bazar and Khudwani Bypass NHW-44. During checking, 06 vehicles including 03 Tippers, 02 Tractors and a Dumper involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals were seized. The drivers were arrested and shifted to police station Qaimoh where they remain in custody.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Qaimoh and further investigation have been initiated. People are requested not to indulge in any kind of illegal mining activities from any Nallah/river as it is the violation of Government rules. Persons found indulging in illegal mining activities shall be dealt as per law.