Baramulla August 08: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have arrested 3 persons and seized 3 vehicles in Baramulla.
A police party led by Incharge Police Post Palhallan under the supervision of SDPO Pattan Shri Mohammad Nawaz-JKPS seized 3 vehicles (Tractors) and arrested 3 drivers at Dargam Palhallan for their involvement in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals. The accused have been identified as Ghulam Mohiuddin Wani son of Abdul Khaliq resident of Dargam, Asif Ahmad Ganie son of Ghulam Nabi Ganie resident of Salooosa Kreeri & Showkat Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Mohd Bhat resident of Palpora Palhallan. They have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Pattan and further investigation has been initiated.
Persons found indulging in illegal extraction 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.
