Illegal mining: Police arrests 10 persons, seizes as many vehicles in Kulgam, Baramulla
Srinagar: Police arrested 10 persons and seized as many vehicles in Kulgam and Baramulla who were involved in illegal mining and transportation of materials, a police spokesman said Tuesday.
He said that a police party during patrolling at Matalhama Kulgam, arrested five persons and seized five vehicles (Dumpers) for illegal extraction and transportation of minerals. They have been identified as Shabir Ahmad Sheikh son of Ghulam Mohiuddin Sheikh resident of Sumarbugh, Lasjan, Sameer Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Muhammad Dar resident of Zanipora, Pampora, Fayaz Ahmad Reshi son of Nazir Ahmad Reshi, Bilal Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Nabi Dar and Javid Ahmad Dar son of Mohd Sultan Dar, all residents of Lethpora, Pulwama.
In Baramulla, A police parties seized five vehicles (02 Tippers and 03 Tractors) and arrested their drivers for their involvement in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Shrai Tangmarg and Delina Ghat, Baramulla.
The arrested drivers have been identified as Bilal Ahmad Mir son of Ali Mohammad resident of Bumkul Kunzer, Riaz Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Ahmad resident of Atipora, Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat son of Ghlam Mohammad Danish Hassan Khan son of Ghulam Hassan and Arfat Ahmad Malik son of Ali Mohammad all residents of Delina Ghat Baramulla.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigations have been initiated, the spokesman added.
