SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district seized five vehicles allegedly involved in illegal mining in Wuyan and Hatiwara on Saturday and registered two separate FIRs.
In Wuyan, a police team from Police Station Khrew, under the supervision of Station House Officer Inspector Naieem Rashid, seized three dumpers during patrolling and checking.
FIR No. 78/2026 has been registered at Police Station Khrew under relevant provisions of law, and further investigation is underway.
In a separate operation at Hatiwara, a police team from Police Station Awantipora, supervised by SHO Inspector Abdul Rashid, seized two tipper trucks allegedly involved in illegal mining.
Police registered FIR No. 237/2026 at Police Station Awantipora, and further investigation is underway.
Police said patrolling and checking had been intensified across the area to curb illegal mining and safeguard public resources. It reiterated its commitment to taking legal action against those involved in the activity.
