Kulgam, Nov 15: In a resolute effort to curb illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals, Kulgam police seized 5 vehicles and arrested six persons In a major crackdown in 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 six persons and five vehicles including (01 JCB, involved in illegal extraction and transportation of Minerals from Vishaw river in Kulgam.
Accordingly, Cases under FIR No.84/24 at PS Devsar and case FIR No.169/24 under relevant sections of Law at PS Kulgam registered & investigation taken up.
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.
