7 drivers arrested in Pulwama for illegal transportation of minerals

Pulwama, Aug 11: Cracking a whip on illegal mining and transportation of minerals, police have seized 7 vehicles and arrested 7 drivers in Pulwama.

Police in Pulwama seized 7 vehicles (4 tippers, 1 tractor, 2 JCB machines) and arrested 7 drivers involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at village Kariamabad Pulwama.

They have been identified as Bilal Ahmad Ganaie, Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat, Irfan Mushtaq, Tanveer Ahmad Mir, Mohd Maqbool Mir, all residents of Karimabad Pulwama, Nawaz Ahmad Wagay , resident of Baderhama Shopian and Aadil Ali Khan, resident of Kakapora.

Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Pulwama and investigation was taken up.

"Persons found indulging in illegal mining activities shall be dealt with as per law. Community members are appealed to share information regarding the crimes in their neighbourhood with their concerned police units," police said.