August 30: Acting tough against the elements involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, Police in Budgam have arrested 05 persons and seized 05 vehicles involved in the commission of crime.
During patrolling at Utligam Budgam, a police party of PS Beerwah intercepted 05 vehicles loaded with illegally extracted sand. The accused drivers identified as Ali Muhammad Malla son of Muhammad Jaffar, Shahzad Ahmad Mir son of Bashir Ahmad, both residents of Chandpora Budgam, Sajad Hussain Wani son of Muhammad Jaffar, Asif Hussain Wani son of Ghulam Hussain and Jehangir Ahmad Ganai son of Muhammad Ibrahim, all residents of Gariend Kalan Budgam were arrested. Vehicles (Tippers) bearing registration numbers JK01S-5011, JK04A-2037, JK03G-7034, JK15-0614 & JK09-618997 used in the commission of crime have also been seized.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Beerwah and further investigation has been initiated.
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 their concerned police units.
