Acting tough against the elements involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, Police in Handwara have arrested 02 persons and seized 02 vehicles involved in the commission of crime.
Officers from Police Station Kralgund arrested 02 persons and seized 02 vehicles (tractors) for their involvement in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals from Govt land at Ananwan and Sheikhnar areas. They have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody.
Accordingly, cases vide FIR No.’s 55/2022 and 56/2022 under relevant sections of law stands registered in Police Station Kralgund and investigation set in motion.
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.(KNS)