Kulgam, Oct 25: In a resolute effort to curb illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals, Kulgam police seized 13 vehicles In a major crackdown across various parts of Kulgam district.
An official told that Kulgam Police along with officers of geology and mining department in its continuous drive and action against illegal mining, extraction and transporting of sand, Gravel, Boulders and other minerals from nallahs illegally especially in river Veshaw, arrested thirteen persons and thirteen vehicles including (01 JCB, 01 Tipper & 11 Tractors) involved in illegal extraction and transportation of Minerals from Vishaw river at Chahlan and other areas in the district.
Accordingly, Cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police station Qaimoh, Qazigund and DH Pora and investigation have been set into motion.
Community members are requested to inform nearby police unit or Dial 112 regarding any kind of anti-social activity in their neighborhood so that timely action against the culprits will be taken.
