158 cases registered so far this year in district: Police
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 17: In an effort to crack down on individuals involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, the police seized 13 vehicles and arrested 12 individuals in Baramulla today.
A police team, under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla, assisted by SHO PS Baramulla and Incharge PP Delina, seized 8 vehicles and arrested 7 drivers for their involvement in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Khanpora and Delina Ghat, police said.
Those arrested have been identified as Manzoor Ahmad Dar, son of Gh Mohammad Dar, resident of Ijara Pehlipora; Nisar Ahmad Bhat, son of Gh Ahmad Bhat, resident of Gosia Colony Azad Gunj Baramulla; Parvaiz Ahmad Dar, son of Ab Gani Dar, resident of Juhama Baramulla; Sajad Ahmad Sheikh, son of Ab Hamid Sheikh, resident of Sumbal Shilwath; Mohd Shafi Mir, son of Gh Ahmad Mir, resident of Nihalpora Pattan; Parvaiz Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohd Abdullah Bhat, resident of Wanigam Kreeri; and Imtiyaz Ahmad Miyan, son of Mohd Afzal Miyan, resident of Burran Pattan.
Similarly, another police team, under the supervision of SDPO Tangmarg, assisted by SHO PS Kunzer, seized 3 vehicles (tractors) and arrested 3 drivers for their involvement in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Bongam Kunzer.
The individuals have been identified as Mohd Rafeeq Khanday, son of Gh Mohd Khanday; Irshad Ahmad Mir, son of Gh Hassan Mir; and Irfan Ahmad Dar, son of Gh Mohi Din Dar, all residents of Harduaboora, as per the police.
In a separate action, a police team, under the supervision of SDPO Pattan, assisted by Incharge PP Kungamdara, seized 2 vehicles and arrested 2 drivers for their involvement in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Tapper.
The individuals, police said, have been identified as Khurshed Ahmad Wani, son of Ab Ahad Wani, resident of Tapper Payeen, and Dilshaan Ahmad Khan, son of Shams Din Khan, resident of Ramban.
Meanwhile, the police reported that in Baramulla, 158 cases have been registered, and 400 individuals have been arrested for their involvement in the extraction and transportation of minerals during the current year.
According to the police, 395 vehicles used in the illegal transport of minerals, including 179 tippers, 210 tractors, and 6 excavators, have also been seized from various areas of the district.
Furthermore, Baramulla Police, in collaboration with the Mineral Department, collected fines totaling Rs. 34 lakhs for illegal extraction and transportation of minerals in the district.
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