Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have seized 08 vehicles and arrested 08 persons in Baramulla.
A Spokesperson said that a police party of PS Kunzer under the supervision of SDPO Tangmarg Shri Imtiyaz Ahmad-JKPS seized 3 vehicles (Tippers) and arrested 3 drivers identified as Javid Ahmad Shah son of Nazir Ahmad Shah resident of Gonipora Kunzer, Iqbal Ahmad Ganie son of Ab Aziz Ganie resident of Kasie Mohalla Chanpora & Javeed Ahmad Shah son of Gh Ahmad Shah resident of Batapora Kunzer at Bongam Kunzer for illegal extraction and transportation of minerals.
Similarly, a police party of PS Tangmarg seized 05 vehicles (3 Tippers, 2 Tractors) and arrested 5 drivers identified as Nazir Ahmad Najar son of Ab Razak Najar resident of Ganibaba, Manzoor Ahmad Lone son of Gh Ahmad Lone resident of Ferozpora, Amir Ahmad Reshi son of Ab Ahad Reshi resident of Paraswani, Parvaiz Ahmad Reshi son of Farooq Ahmad Reshi resident of Rambailpora Kunzar & Ishfaq Ahmad Tantray son of Ali Mohd Tantray resident of Devpora Kunzar at Ferozpora Nallah for illegal extraction and transportation of minerals.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigation have been initiated.
Persons found indulging in illegal extraction activities shall be dealt with as per law. Community members are requested to share information regarding the crimes in their neighbourhood with their concerned police units.
