5 Drivers Arrested, Automobiles Seized

SRINAGAR: In a sturdy crackdown on people engaged in unlawful extraction and transportation of minerals, the police have seized 5 automobiles and apprehended 5 drivers in Kulgam.

“A police staff from Police Put up Frisal confiscated 5 automobiles (comprising three tractors, one tipper, and one excavator) and arrested 4 drivers at Gundchahal for his or her involvement in unlawful mineral extraction and transportation. The accused drivers have been recognized as Mohd Hussain Tantray, Mohd Ashraf Bhat, Shahnawaz Ahmad Lone, and Ishtiyaq Ahmad Khanday, all residents of Shirpora, in addition to Sartaj Ahmad Mir from Hassanpora, Bijebhara,” a police spokesperson mentioned in an announcement.

Subsequently, a case underneath FIR No. 20/2024, encompassing related sections of the legislation, has been lodged at Police Station Yaripora, with additional investigation underway.

The general public is urged to chorus from participating in any type of unlawful mining actions in water our bodies, as this contravenes authorities laws. These discovered taking part in such unlawful practices can be topic to authorized motion.