KNZ NEWS DESK
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir police on Saturday said that over the last 10 days it has registered 5 FIRs across the jurisdiction of Budgam Police Station against illegal excavators.
A spokesperson of Police said that 6 persons were detained in these cases and 4 JCB machines/excavators have been seized.
He said that 9 dumpers (tippers) have also been seized.
Meanwhile, spokesperson said that a notorious criminal Sajjad Joo who was also involved in 6 previous FIRs, was arrested and produced before the Court.
“Currently on Police remand, the violator has been incorrigible and involved in illegal excavation of clay over years.”