4 arrested for illegal transportation of minerals in Awantipora

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Awantipora, 01-Apr,; Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, Awantipora Police arrested 04 persons & seized 04 vehicles. In a statement issued, Police spokesperson said that Police party from Police Post Reshipora headed by Incharge Police Post SI Ishfaq Ahmad under the supervision of SDPO Awantipora Mumtaz Ali Bhatti-JKPS have arrested 04 persons and seized four vehicles (02 Dumpers,01 tipper and 01 Tractor) involved in illegal extraction of sand at Kawani and Ghat Tokina.Accordingly, case vide FIR NOs. 45/2023 & 46/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Awantipora and further investigation has been initiated.Meanwhile, Police warned that people found indulging in illegal mining activities shall be dealt as per law and subsequently appealed people to share information regarding the crimes in their neighbourhood with their concerned police units.