2 persons arrested in Sopore for illegal transportation of minerals

Sopore, Apr 1: Cracking a whip on illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have seized two vehicles and arrested two drivers in Sopore.

A Police party led by SHO Police Station Panzla under the supervision of incharge SDPO Rafiabad Dr. Hilal Ahmad Hilal-JKPS assisted by mining department seized two vehicles (tractors) at Dachanpara Rafiabad besides, arrested two drivers on the spot, involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals from nala Vij. The accused drivers have been identified as Mohammad Yousuf Parray, resident of Wanpora Rohama Rafiabad and Sajad Ahmad Dar resident of Rohama Rafiabad. They have been shifted to the police station where they remain in custody.

Accordingly, case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Panzla and investigation has been initiated

“People are requested not to indulge in any kind of illegal mining activities from any Nallah as it is the violation of Government rules. Persons found indulging in illegal mining activities shall be dealt as per law,” police said.