Srinagar, Nov 07, KDC: Police intensified their crackdown on illegal mining activities in Sopore and Awantipora, seizing several vehicles allegedly involved in the unauthorised extraction and transportation of minerals.
In Police District Sopore, police, in coordination with the Geology and Mining Department, took action against five tractors found involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals.
During the operation, four tractors carrying illegally extracted minerals were seized, while a dumping challan was issued to another tractor.
In a separate action, Awantipora Police seized one loader and two tractors allegedly involved in illegal mining activities at Wakherwan.
In this connection, FIR No. 266/2026 has been registered at Police Station Awantipora under relevant provisions of law, and further investigation has been initiated.
Police reiterated their commitment to taking strict action against illegal mining and unauthorised extraction of minerals, warning those involved in such activities of legal consequences.