_Illegal extraction & transportation of minerals_ *Kulgam Police seizes 6 vehicles and arrests 6 drivers*

Kulgam:June 04:In continuation of its ongoing drive against illegal mining, Kulgam Police have seized 06 vehicles (Tractors) and arrested 06 persons for illegal extraction and transportation of minerals.
A Police party headed by IC PP Frisal seized four vehicles (Tractors) during Naka checking at Batpora and arrested their drivers for their involvement in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals. Moreover two more vehicles (Tractors) were seized and 02 drivers were arrested while checking at a checkpoint established by police party of police station DH Pora at HM Gori crossing. Accordingly, case vide FIR No. 36/2025 at *PS Yaripora* & FIR No. 37/2025 at *PS DH Pora* under relevant sections of law have been registered and further investigation is going on in both cases.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding illegal mineral-related activities in their neighbourhood, so that timely action against the culprits will be taken.