J&K Police seizes 25 vehicles in Ganderbal & Awantipora.

Ganderbal,November 02(PTK): Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining and transportation of minerals, J&K Police in Ganderbal seized 24 vehicles, including 12 tractors and 12 tippers, within a week for their involvement in the illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals across the district. Besides, Police in Awantipora seized a dumper in illegal mining activities. 

J&K Police in Ganderbal seized 24 vehicles, including 12 tractors and 13 tippers, within a week for their involvement in the illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals across the district. The vehicles were found extracting and transporting mining material without valid authorization, in violation of the prescribed norms. Accordingly, the vehicles were seized on the spot and the matter was taken up with the concerned Geology & Mining Department, which subsequently imposed the requisite fines under the relevant provisions of law.

In Awantipora, Police seized a dumper bearing registration No. JK03-6088 in the Mandakpal area of Khrew during naka checking for its alleged involvement in illegal mining activities. Accordingly, FIR No. 87/2026 has been registered at Police Station Khrew, and further investigation into the matter is underway.

Police reiterated its commitment to curb illegal mining activities in the district and urges the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in protecting natural resources. Strict action will continue against individuals found indulging in such unlawful practices.(PTK)