Srinagar, Oct 29: In a continued drive to curb illegal mining activities, Shopian Police have seized two dumpers, one Tipper and two tractors involved in unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals from the Heerpora, Turkwangam and Keegam areas.
An official said that one Tractor was seized by Police Station Heerpora for operating without valid royalty documents. In this regard, FIR No. 52/2025 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Heerpora and investigation has been initiated.
In a similar action, one Tipper and one tractor engaged in illegal extraction of minerals were seized by Police Post Turkwangam. Consequently, FIR No. 99/2025 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Zainapora and further investigation is underway.
Likewise, Police Post Keegam seized two dumpers found extracting minerals illegally without valid royalty documents. In this connection, FIR No. 231/2025 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Shopian and investigation has been taken up.
Police reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the district’s natural resources and maintaining strict action against violators. They urged the general public to cooperate with police by reporting any incidents of illegal mining.
Police maintained the identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential, and stringent action will be taken against offenders as per law.
