Baramulla, Apr 25: Cracking a whip on illegal mining and transportation of minerals, Police have seized 6 vehicles and arrested 6 drivers in Baramulla.
The Police initiated the action under the supervision of SDPO Pattan/Tangmarg/ Kreeri assisted by SHO PS Kreeri, IC PP Kungamdara and PP Mirgund seized 6 vehicles (4 tractors and 2 tippers), involved in illegal mining and transportation of minerals at Shrai, Khanpeth, Goom Ahmadpora, Kungamdara and Kreeri Baramulla.
The accused drivers have been identified as Ashiq Hussain Khokar, resident of Check Treran, Asif Ali Bhat resident of Odina, Mohd Ibrahim Wani resident of Goom Ahmadpora, Zahoor Ahmad Ganie resident of Kungamdara, Mohd Shafi Dar and Parvaiz Ahmad Lone both residents of Jal Sheeri.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation have been taken up.
“People are requested not to indulge in any kind of illegal mining activities from any nallah/river, as it is a violation of government rules. Persons found indulging in illegal mining activities shall be dealt as per law,” police said.