Man held for illegal mining

Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Apr 8: Taking tough action against illegal mining activities and transportation of raw materials, Police today arrested one person and seized a vehicle in Handwara.
Police said that a team from the police post Langate arrested one person and seized his vehicle bearing Registration Number JK03G-4560 which was being used to transport raw materials illegally extracted from the Nallah Mawar.
“The accused person has been identified as Javid Ahmad Mir son of Nazir Ahmad Mir resident of Gulgam Kupwara. He has been shifted to the police station where he remains in custody,” police said.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 77/2021 under relevant sections of law stands registered in Police Station Handwara and further investigation has been initiated.