4 arrested, 4 vehicles seizes in Awantipora

Illegal extraction & transportation of minerals

Awantipora: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have seized four vehicles and arrested four persons in Awantipora.
A police party led by In-charge Police Post Reshipora under the supervision of SDPO Awantipora Mumtaz Ali Bhatti arrested four persons and seized four vehicles (02 Dumpers, 01 tipper and 01 Tractor) involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Kawani and Ghat Tokina areas of Awantipora. They have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody, police said.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Awantipora and further investigation has 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,” police said.

 

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