SRINAGAR: Police seized 16 vehicles allegedly involved in illegal mining in Anantnag and Awantipora during checking and patrolling drives aimed at curbing unauthorised mineral extraction, enforcing traffic regulations and strengthening security.
In Anantnag, police seized seven tractors, two tippers and five dumpers suspected of being involved in illegal mining. During security checks, 87 people were detained for verification, while 20 motorcycles operating without valid documents were seized or challaned.
Police also initiated proceedings against 34 people for violations of the Motor Vehicles Act and seized two vehicles with adverse antecedents for detailed verification and further legal action.
In Awantipora, police seized two dumpers allegedly involved in the unauthorised extraction and transportation of minerals in the Bathen area of Khrew during naka checking. The operation was conducted by a police party headed by the Station House Officer of Police Station Khrew.
Police said enforcement drives would continue against illegal mining and traffic violations, alongside measures to maintain law and order.
