Kulgam, Nov 16: In a resolute effort to curb illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals, Kulgam police seized 6 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 seized six vehicles including 01 JCB, involved in illegal extraction and transportation of Minerals.
Accordingly, Cases vide FIR No. 252/2024 at Police station Qazigund and FIR No 104& 105/2024 at Police station Qaimoh under relevant sections of law have been registered 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.
