March 18: Police in Baramulla have arrested two persons and seized two vehicles for illegal mining and extraction of minerals.
Officers from PS Pattan alongwith In-charge PP Wussan under the supervision of SDPO Pattan Shri Mohammad Nawaz Khanday-JKPS arrested two persons and seized two vehicles (tractors) involved in illegal mining and extraction of minerals at Wussan Nallah in Pattan, Baramulla. They have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered and further investigation has been initiated.
Police requests the people not to indulge in any kind of 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.
