Police in Ganderbal on Friday have arrested two persons and seized two vehicles for illegal extraction and transportation of minerals.
In a statement issued to media, the police spokesperson said that Officers from PS Ganderbal have arrested 02 persons and seized 02 vehicles (Tippers) bearing registration numbers JK03A-0911 and JK04-9101 involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals from Nallah Sindh near Waheedpora Gangerhuma, Ganderbal.
The arrested persons have been identified as Mehraj-ud-din Guroo son of Gh Mohd Guroo and Sajad Ahmad Rather son of Nazir Ahmad Rather both residents of Gangerhuma.
They have been shifted to Police Station where they remain in custody. Accordingly, a Case vide FIR No. 232/2021 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Ganderbal 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 neighbour hood with the local police units.