SRINAGAR: Police seized 11 vehicles in different parts of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday for alleged involvement in illegal mineral extraction and transportation, officials said.
During a late-night operation in Jahama, police intercepted six tractors and two tippers suspected of being involved in illegal sand extraction. Legal proceedings were initiated under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, and other relevant provisions of law.
In a separate operation, Police Station Pattan, in coordination with the Geology and Mining Department, detained two tractors allegedly involved in illegal mining. Action was initiated under the relevant provisions of the MMDR Act.
At Singhpora, police seized another tractor, bearing registration number JK05C6901, which was carrying illegally extracted soil. Legal proceedings were initiated in the case as well.
Police said enforcement drives against illegal mining would continue and warned that those found violating the law would face action. The department reiterated its commitment to protecting natural resources and enforcing mining regulations.
