Kulgam, Apr 5: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have seized 5 vehicles and arrested 5 drivers in Kulgam.
A Police party of Police Post Frisal seized 5 vehicles (3 tractors, 1 tipper and 1 excavator) and arrested 4 drivers at Gundchahal for illegal extraction and transportation of minerals. The accused drivers have been identified as Mohd Hussain Tantray, Mohd Ashraf Bhat , Shahnawaz Ahmad Lone and Ishtiyaq Ahmad Khanday all residents of Shirpora and Sartaj Ahmad Mir, resident of Hassanpora, Bijebhara.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No 20/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Yaripora and further investigation have been taken up.
“People are requested not to indulge in any kind of illegal mining activities from any Nallah as it is the violation of government rules. Persons found indulging in illegal mining activities shall be dealt as per law,” police said.