September 16: Police in Baramulla & Shopian districts intensified enforcement against violations of traffic laws, illegal mining and unauthorized transportation of minerals, taking firm action against violators during checking, patrolling and surprise enforcement operations.
In Baramulla, Police Station Boniyar conducted naka checking at Boniyar Main Market and challaned 09 vehicles under relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. Five vehicles were seized under Section 207 of the Motor Vehicles Act, while action was also taken against violations including driving without a seat belt, use of mobile phones while driving and driving without a valid licence.
In a separate operation, a naka established by Police Station Bijhama intercepted two dumpers, JK05M-2847 and JK05K-5687, carrying gypsum. The vehicles were subsequently challaned by the Mining Department under the relevant provisions.
J&K Police also intensified its crackdown on illegal mining and transportation of minerals. During surprise checking, tractor JK05Q-6043 was found operating without valid royalty documents and was seized and challaned under the relevant provisions of the MMDR Act. In another operation at Jahama, Police seized a motor allegedly being used for illegal sand extraction, with further legal action initiated.
At Mirgund, Baramulla Police seized 11 commercial vehicles under Section 207 of the Motor Vehicles Act for allegedly plying without valid statutory documents. The seized vehicles comprised five dumpers and six tippers, with further action being taken as per law.
Meanwhile in Shopian, Police continued its sustained action against illegal mining, seizing one JCB and six tractors allegedly involved in unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals without valid royalty documents. Police Station Shopian registered FIR No. 195/2026, while Police Post Hermain registered FIR No. 193/2026 in connection with separate incidents. Investigations in both cases have been initiated.
J&K Police reiterated that illegal mining, unauthorized mineral transportation and violations of traffic and transport laws will invite strict legal action. The enforcement measures are aimed at ensuring regulatory compliance, protecting natural resources, strengthening road discipline and safeguarding the safety of road users.
The public has been urged to cooperate with the Police and concerned departments and to report unlawful mining or other violations.
