Acting tough against the elements involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, Police have arrested 03 persons & seized 04 vehicles in Budgam.
A Police spokesman said, “Police Station Beerwah received an information about illegal extraction and transportation of soil/boulders from Govt land at Bundgam and Nalla Shuknag Rathsun. Accordingly, police parties of Police Station Beerwah raided the specific locations and seized 03 tippers (bearing registration numbers JK02AG-7905, JK01AG-5006, JKO4B-7611) and 01 tractor. Three accused drivers were arrested on spot who have been identified as Manzoor Ahmed Wani son of Ghulam Mohammad Wani resident of Aripanthan, Sahil Ahmed Lone son of Abdul Salaam Lone resident of Pethmakahama and Abdul Hameed Reshi son of Ghulam Mohammad Reshi resident of Pariswani. They have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody.”
“Accordingly, cases vide FIR No’s. 144/2022 and 145/2022 under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Beerwah and investigation have been taken up”, he said.
