9 people arrested for illegal mining in Baramulla

Baramulla, May 28:  Cracking a whip on illegal mining of minerals at Gonipora, Kunzer, Monagam, Old Town Baramulla, Police seized 9 vehicles (7 tippers and 2 tractors) and arrested their drivers.

The Police initiated the action under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla, SDPO Tangmarg and SDPO Kreeri.

The police seized 7 Tippers, 2 Tractors and arrested 9 drivers identified as Waseem Ahmad Shah, resident of Batpora Kunzer, Manzoor Ahmad Reshi, Bashir Ahmad Reshi, both residents of Pariswani, Showkat Ahmad Para, resident of Kachwa Muqam Chandoosa, Gh Hassan and Bilal Ahmad Lone, both residents of Jal-Sheeri, Zubair Ahmad Khan, resident of Drangbal, Azad Ahmad Itoo, resident of Bharampora Watergam and Riyaz Ahmad Bhat, resident of Ladoora.

They were found involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals and accordingly cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in PS Kunzer, PS Baramulla and PS Kreeri and investigations have been taken up.