Srinagar: Police in Handwara have arrested two persons involved in illegal excavation and transportation of clay and also seized three vehicles.
A police party from Police Post Langate raided different locations of Nalla Mawar and intercepted three tippers loaded with illegally extracted clay. The drivers have been identified as Naseer Ahmad Mir resident of Drangbal Baramulla and Amir Ahmad Bhat resident of Aadipora Sopore. Among the accused persons, one driver managed to escape from the spot and efforts are on to effect his arrest. Both the persons have been arrested and shifted to Police Station where they remain in custody. All vehicles used in the commission of the crime have also been seized.
Accordingly, a case FIR No. 59/2021 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Handwara and investigation has been initiated.
Persons found indulging in illegal activities shall be dealt as per law. Community members are requested to share information regarding the crimes in their neighbourhood with the local police units.

KR Desk