Illegal extraction & transportation of minerals; Police seizes 08 vehicles arrests 08 drivers in Baramulla

Cracking a whip on illegal mining of minerals in Baramulla, Police have seized eight vehicles and arrested their drivers.

Police parties of PP Delina and PP Palhalan, seized 08 vehicles (03 Tippers & 05 tractors) & arrested 08 drivers for their involvement in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Chakloo, Delina Ghat & Palpora Palhallan Baramulla. They have been identified as Mohammad Nadeem Dar son of Mohd Ashraf resident of Kokathal Kreeri, Basit Ahmad Ganie son of Bashir Ahmad resident of Garkote Uri, Mashooq Ahmad Dar son of Bashir Ahmad resident of Kungamdara Pattan, Khursheed Ahmad Dar son of Gh Nabi, Towfeeq Ahmad Malik son of Ab Ahad, Mushtaq Ahmad Malik son of Gh Hassan, all residents of Delina Ghat Baramulla, Bilal Ahmad Rather son of Ali Mohammad resident of New Colony Palhallan & Jehangir Ahmad Bhat son of Nazir Ahmad resident of Palhallan Baramulla.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations 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.