Police seize 2 JCBs involved in illegal mining in Shopian

Srinagar, Oct 30: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Shopian seized two JCBs involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals from the Keegam and Zainapora areas.

An official said that one JCB found extracting minerals illegally without valid royalty documents were seized by Police party of Police Post Keegam during routine patrolling. Consequently, FIR No. 232/2025 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Shopian and investigation has been taken up.

Similarly, Police party from Police Station Zainapora during  routine patrolling seized another JCB engaged in illegal extraction of minerals from Rambiara Nallah near Aglar. In this connection, FIR No. 102/2025 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Zainapora and further investigation is underway, he said.

Police reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the district’s natural resources and maintaining strict action against violators, and urged the general public to cooperate with police by reporting any incidents of illegal mining.