SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday carried out coordinated operations in Shopian and Pulwama districts of South Kashmir, resulting in the seizure of 15 vehicles and machinery and the registration of six FIRs against individuals involved in illegal mining activities.
In Shopian, police teams from Police Station Shopian and Police Post Keegam seized six tractors and two tippers allegedly engaged in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals from Rambiara Nallah and Hermain areas without valid royalty documents. Following the action, FIR Nos. 100/2026, 102/2026 and 103/2026 were registered at Police Station Shopian, and investigations have been initiated.
In Pulwama, during domination patrols in the areas of Nallah Rambi Ara and adjoining locations, police seized three dumpers, one tipper and three JCB machines found involved in illegal extraction and transportation of mineral material without requisite permissions. Consequently, FIR Nos. 70/2026, 71/2026 and 86/2026 were registered, and further investigations are underway.
JK Police said it remains committed to safeguarding natural resources and taking strict legal action against those involved in illegal mining and related offences. The public has been urged to report any such unlawful activities to the authorities.
