April 08: Acting tough against the elements involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, Police in Budgam have arrested 02 persons and seized 02 vehicles.
Acting on specific information regarding illegal extraction & transportation of minerals at Sehipora Magam, a police party of Police Station Magam established a checking point in the area. During checking, the police party intercepted two vehicles (Tippers) bearing registration numbers JKO3B-0560 & JK01T-4280 loaded with illegal extracted mineral and arrested two persons. They have been identified as Nadeem Ahmad Mir son of Ali Mohd Mir resident of Sehipora and Aijaz Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Aziz Dar resident of Chewa.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 48/2022 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Magam and further investigation have 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.