Acting tough against the elements involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, Police in Budgam have arrested 04 persons and seized 04 vehicles involved in the commission of crime.
A police spokesman said, “Police Station Khag received an information about illegal extraction & transportation of minerals at Drung area of Budgam. Accordingly, a police party of Police Station Khag raided the specific location and seized 04 vehicles (03 Tractors, 01 tipper) & arrested 04 drivers on spot with illegally extracted Bajri/boulders. The drivers have been identified as Nazir Ahmed Naik resident of Kokarbagh Khag, Ajaz Ahmed Dar resident of Drung, Shayar Ahmed Mir resident of Kupwara & Mudasir Ahmed Rather resident of Charhara Khag. They have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody.”
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 51/2022 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Khag and investigation set into motion.
