Driver arrested for illegal transportation of minerals in Baramulla

Baramulla, July 8: Acting tough against the elements involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, Police in Baramulla have arrested a person and seized his vehicle involved in the commission of crime.

Police party under the supervision of SDPO Pattan assisted by Incharge Police Post Kungamdara seized a vehicle (Tipper) and arrested  a driver namely Mohd Yaqoob Naqeeb, resident of Kunzer,  Baramulla involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Nowlari Pattan Baramulla.

Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Baramulla and investigation set into motion.

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