SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, Police have seized 22 vehicles and 05 persons in Ganderbal. Under the directions of SSP Ganderbal, Special Police teams led by SHOs and IC PPs were constituted to check the menace of illegal mining in the district. During the course of action, five drivers were arrested and 22 vehicles were also seized. These vehicles were loaded with Bajri/Sand & Boulders illegally extracted from Nallah Sindh Ganderbal.
Consequently, cases under relevant sections of law stands registered at PS Kheerbawani, PS Ganderbal & PS Lar and investigations have 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.