SRINAGAR: Continuing its drive against persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, Police have arrested 10 persons and seized as many vehicles in Kulgam & Baramulla.
A Police party led by DySP Hqrs Kulgam along with SHO Police Station Kulgam, during patrolling at Matalhama Kulgam, arrested five persons and seized five vehicles (Dumpers) for illegal extraction & transportation of minerals. They have been identified as Shabir Ahmad Sheikh son of Ghulam Mohiuddin Sheikh resident of Sumarbugh, Lasjan, Sameer Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Muhammad Dar resident of Zanipora, Pampora, Fayaz Ahmad Reshi son of Nazir Ahmad Reshi, Bilal Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Nabi Dar and Javid Ahmad Dar son of Mohd Sultan Dar, all residents of Lethpora, Pulwama.
In Baramulla, A Police parties under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla & SDPO Tangmarg assisted by SHO PS Tangmarg & IC PP Delina seized 05 vehicles (02 Tippers & 03 Tractors) & arrested their drivers for their involvement in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Shrai Tangmarg & Delina Ghat, Baramulla. The arrested drivers have been identified as Bilal Ahmad Mir son of Ali Mohd resident of Bumkul Kunzer, Riaz Ahmad Bhat son of Gh Ahmad resident of Atipora, Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat son of Gh Mohd, Danish Hassan Khan son of Ghulam Hassan & Arfat Ahmad Malik son of Ali Mohd, all residents of Delina Ghat Baramulla.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigations have been initiated. People are requested not to indulge in any kind of illegal mining activities from any nallah as it is the violation of Government rules. Persons found indulging in illegal mining activities shall be dealt as per law.