Baramulla: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have arrested three persons and seized three tractors in Baramulla.
Police parties under the supervision of SDPO Kreeri Khalid Ashraf-JKPS assisted by SHO PS Chandoosa and IC PP Wagoora, seized three tractors and arrested their drivers for their involvement in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Bandipayeen Chandoosa and Vizer Wagoora, police said in a statement. They have been identified as Nasrullah Khanday son of Manzoor Ahmad resident of Dandmoh at Bandipayeen Chandoosa, Mohammad Umar son of Mohammad Sultan Chopan resident of Mirangund Nowpora and Javid Ahmad son of Ghulam Qadir Mir resident of Saloosa Kreeri.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigations have been taken up.
“Persons found indulging in illegal extraction activities shall be dealt with as per the law. Community members are requested to share information regarding the crimes in their neighbourhood with their concerned police units,” police said.

KR Desk