April 01: Police in a series of action against illegal mining activities have arrested 07 persons involved in illegal excavation and transportation of clay/sand and also seized 08 vehicles in Budgam and Handwara.
In Budgam, police party from Police Station Khansahab intercepted 01 JCB and three loaded tractors with illegally extracted sand/bajri. The drivers have been identified as Showkat Ahmed Sofi, Jasarat Hameed Baba and Showkat Ahmed Ganie all residents of Dreygam Kasipora Khansahab. They have been arrested and shifted to Police Station Khansahab where they remain in custody. All vehicles used in the commission of the crime have also been seized. Accordingly, a case FIR No. 41/2021 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Khansahab and investigation has been initiated.
In Handwara, police party from Police Post Langate raided different locations of Nalla Mawar and intercepted four Vehicles loaded with illegally extracted clay/sand. The drivers have been identified as Mohd Abdulla Mir and Ab Rasheed Bhat both residents of Lolab Gundmacher, Zahoor Ahmad resident of Prangroo and Waris Ahmad Mir resident of Langate. They have been arrested and shifted to Police Station where they remain in custody. All vehicles used in the commission of the crime have also been seized. Accordingly, a case FIR No. 67/2021 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Handwara and investigation has been initiated.
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.