Srinagar, Dec 19: As part of its sustained drive against illegal mining, Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized ten vehicles, involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals in Shopian, Awantipora and Pulwama.
In Shopian, during patrolling, a police party from Police Station Imamsahib seized (5 vehicles) 01 JCB and 04 tractors that were found illegally extracting minerals without valid royalty documents. In this regard, FIR No. 42/2025 and FIR No.43/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Imamsahib and further investigation has been initiated.
In Awantipora, a police party led by SHO PS Khrew have seized 02 tippers bearing registration numbers JK04B-0511 and JK09B-3344, used in illegal excavation and transportation of minerals in Khrew. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 98/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Khrew and further investigation has been initiated.
In Pulwama, Police has intensified night patrols across identified vulnerable areas of the district. During the intervening night of 18/19 December, a police team from Police Station Litter, while conducting targeted checks at Udipora, intercepted and seized two dumpers and one tractor, linked to unlawful mining activities. In this connection, case FIR No. 111/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Litter, and further investigation is underway.
Police reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the district’s natural resources and ensuring strict legal action against those involved in illegal mining. They urged the general public to cooperate by reporting such unlawful activities, and assured the identity of informants will be kept confidential.
