Police act against illegal extraction of minerals in Ganderbal, 9 vehicles seized

Srinagar, Jan 12: In a sustained and proactive drive against illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized 09 vehicles, including 07 Tippers and 02 Tractors in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal.

As per the police statement, the said vehicles were found transporting illegally extracted material from Nallah Sindh without the mandatory permissions. Acting swiftly and in close coordination with the Geology & Mining Department, teams from the respective police stations intercepted and seized these vehicles on the spot, tightening the clampdown on illegal mineral transportation in the area.

Police reaffirms its unwavering commitment to protecting natural resources and curbing such unlawful activities, the statement reads.

Police once again strictly warned offenders to desist from illegal mining and mineral transportation, and added the law enforcement agency will continue to take stringent legal action against all violators involved in unlawful extraction, transportation, or trade of minerals.