Pulwama Oct 15 (KNZ): Police in Pulwama have arrested 03 persons and seized 03 vehicles involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals in Pulwama.
Officers from PS Kakapora in presence of District Magistrate Officer Pulwama, during Naka checking at Kandizal Kakapora area seized 02 tippers and 01 Dumper bearing registration numbers JK13E-1679, JK13E-2147 & JK13E-0301 and arrested 03 persons involved in extraction and transportation of sand and Bajri. They have been identified as Shafiq Ahmad Rather resident of Nehama, Mohd Shahid Bhat resident of Lelhar and Ab Majeed Panjo resident of Kakapora.
Accordingly, a Case vide FIR No. 138/2021 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Kakapora and further investigation initiated.
Police requests the people not to indulge in illegal mining activities from any Nallah as it is the violation of Government rules. Persons found indulging in illegal mining activities shall be dealt as per law. Community members are requested to share information regarding the crimes in their neighbourhood with the local police units.KNZ
