Illegal extraction & transportation of minerals

Police seizes 4 vehicles, arrests 4 persons in Baramulla
August 25: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have seized 04 vehicles and arrested 04 persons in Baramulla.
A Police party under the supervision of SDPO Pattan Shri Mohd Nawaz-JKPS led by SHO PS Pattan, seized 2 tractors and arrested their drivers identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Ganie son of Ab Salam & Javid Ahmad Sheikh son of Gh Mohiuddin, both residents of Mehmoodpora Pattan for their involvement in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Mehmoodpora Pattan.
Similarly, Police under the supervision of SDPO Tangmarg Shri Imtiaz Ahmed-JKPS assisted by SHO PS Kunzer, seized 02 vehicles (tipper & tractor) and arrested their drivers identified as Firdous Ahmad Malla son of Ab Rehman resident of Hardu Aboora & Rameez Ahmad Shah son of Ab Raheem resident of Batpora Kunzer involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Batpora Kunzer.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in 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.