Danishwar Hameed
July 22 : To curb the menace of illegal river/nallah bed mining and to foil the degradation of the river Veshaw and other Nallahs of the district which makes them vulnerable to floods, even affecting eco balance and endangering the localities nearby, 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 Nallah, arrested seven persons and seized seven vehicles including (02 JCBs & 05 Tractors) involved in illegal extraction and transportation of Minerals from Vishaw river at Chahlan and other areas.
Accordingly, Cases vide FIR No. 107/2024 at Police station Kulgam and FIR No 70 & 71/2024 at Police station Qaimoh under relevant sections of law have been registered and investigation have been set into motion.
Kulgam police warns stringent action against those people whosoever found guilty in the said crime. 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.