4 drivers arrested in Baramulla for illegal transportation of minerals

Baramulla, June 10: Cracking a whip on illegal mining and transportation of minerals, police have seized 4 vehicles and arrested 4 drivers in Baramulla.

Police party under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla assisted by SHO Police Station Baramulla and Incharge PP Delina seized 4 vehicles (2 Tippers, 2 Tractors) and arrested 4 drivers involved in illegal extraction/ transportation of minerals at Khanpora and Khaitangan areas of Baramulla. They have been identified as Bashir Ahmad Dar, resident of JalSheeri, Nasir Hussain Mir, resident of Kralgund Handwara, Hilal Ahmad Zargar, resident of Chandoosa and Mohd Ramzan Teli, resident of Watergam.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law were registered in Police Station Baramulla and further investigations have been taken up.