In a move to curb illegal mineral extraction and transportation, the Awantipora Police today arrested three persons and seized three vehicles involved in illegal mineral extraction.
A team from Police Station Khrev led by SHO Khrev conducted an operation and intercepted three tippers bearing registration numbers JK13B-8211, JK01M-5270, and JK13F-4742.
The arrested persons have been identified as-
Tariq Ahmad Shah, son of Mohammad Yasin Shah, resident of Mandakpal,
Mohammad Ashraf Shah, son of Jalal Din, resident of Mandakpal and Nisar Ahmad Ahangar, son of Mohammad Kamal, resident of Sharshali,” police said.
Police said a case has been registered under relevant legal provisions and further investigation is underway.
The police reaffirms its commitment to combat illegal mining and urges members of the community to report such crimes in their areas.