5 persons arrested in Baramulla for illegal transportation of minerals

Baramulla, Jan 20: Cracking a whip on illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have seized 5 vehicles and arrested 5 persons in Baramulla.

A police party under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla assisted by SHO PS Baramulla and IC PP Delina seized five vehicles (4 tippers, 1 tractor) and arrested five drivers, involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Khanpora and Delina. The accused drivers have been identified as Mohd Salam Ganie resident of Lalad Sopore, Shabir Ahmad Gojree resident of Drangbal, Umar Yousuf Sheikh resident of Khanpora, Imran Bashir Malik resident of Drangbal and Javid Ahmad Sofi resident of Delina Ghat.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in Police Station and further investigation have 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.