Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Jan 9: Continuing its drive against individuals involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, the police today arrested 10 persons and seized as many vehicles in Kulgam and Baramulla.
Authorities reported that a police party led by DySP Hqrs Kulgam, along with SHO Police Station Kulgam, during patrolling at Matalhama Kulgam, arrested five persons and seized five vehicles (Dumpers) for the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals.
The individuals were identified as Shabir Ahmad Sheikh, son of Ghulam Mohiuddin Sheikh, resident of Sumarbugh, Lasjan; Sameer Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Muhammad Dar, resident of Zanipora, Pampora; Fayaz Ahmad Reshi, son of Nazir Ahmad Reshi; Bilal Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Nabi Dar; and Javid Ahmad Dar, son of Mohd Sultan Dar, all residents of Lethpora, Pulwama.
In Baramulla, police parties under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla and SDPO Tangmarg, assisted by SHO PS Tangmarg and IC PP Delina, seized five vehicles and arrested their drivers for their involvement in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at Shrai Tangmarg and Delina Ghat, Baramulla.
The arrested drivers were identified as Bilal Ahmad Mir, son of Ali Mohd, resident of Bumkul Kunzer; Riaz Ahmad Bhat, son of Gh Ahmad, resident of Atipora; Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat, son of Gh Mohd; Danish Hassan Khan, son of Ghulam Hassan and Arfat Ahmad Malik, son of Ali Mohd, all residents of Delina Ghat Baramulla.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of the law have been registered at respective police stations, and investigations have been initiated, the police said.
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