SRINAGAR: Cracking a whip on illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have seized five vehicles and arrested five drivers in Kulgam and Baramulla.
In Kulgam, a police party led by SHO Police Station DH Pora during Naka checking at DH Pora Chowk seized a vehicle (tractor) and arrested the driver on the spot, involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals from Nallah Vaishow. The accused driver has been identified as Fayaz Ahmad Rather son of Ghulam Muhammad Rather resident of Yarikha. He has been shifted to police station DH Pora where he remains in custody.
In Baramulla, police parties under the supervision of SDPO Kreeri, Pattan & Tangmarg assisted by SHO PS Kreeri, SHO PS Kunzer & Incharge PP Wussan seized 4 tractors & arrested 4 drivers namely Tariq Ahmad Ganie resident of Saloosa Kreeri, Ab Rashid Karnie resident of Wazapora Naidkhai, Younis Ahmad Bhat & Mohd Imran Khan both residents of Aboora Baramulla involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Kreeri, Wussan & Kunzer.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in respective police stations and further investigation has been taken up.
“People are requested not to indulge in any kind of illegal mining activities from any Nallah/river as it is the violation of Government rules. Persons found indulging in illegal mining activities shall be dealt with as per law,” police said.

KR Desk