14 Vehicles Seized, 8 Arrested for Illegal Mining in Kashmir

SRINAGAR: In a continuing crackdown on illegal mining activities, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday seized a total of 14 vehicles and arrested 8 persons involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals in the districts of Kulgam and Ganderbal.

“In Kulgam, police teams led by SHO Qaimoh seized six dumpers and two tippers bearing registration numbers JK14B-5645, JK03B-2234, JK03G-3214, JK05F-7211, JK03L-4788, JK19A-2088, JK13J-7160, and JK13D-8811. Eight drivers were arrested in connection with the offence. Police registered three FIRs—Nos. 52, 53, and 54 of 2025—at Police Station Qaimoh under relevant sections of law. Investigation in all cases is underway,” a police spokesperson said in a statement.

In Ganderbal, police seized six tippers involved in illegal mineral transportation from various locations under the jurisdiction of Police Station Ganderbal. No arrests were reported in the district so far.