July 05: In a major crackdown against illegal mining and the unlawful extraction of minor minerals, J&K Police in Baramulla achieved a significant success by seizing 12 vehicles involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of clay and boulders during two separate enforcement operations in the jurisdiction of Police Station Kunzer.
Acting on reliable source information, a police party of Police Station Kunzer conducted a raid and seized five tippers loaded with illegally extracted clay along with one JCB excavator used in the illegal excavation and transportation of the material. The timely operation effectively curtailed unlawful mining activities in the area. In a separate action during routine patrolling at Hardbani, Kunzer, another police party intercepted six tractors carrying boulders illegally extracted from Ferozpora Nallah. During checking, four drivers disclosed their identities, while two others fled from the spot, abandoning their tractors. On verification, none of the drivers was able to produce any valid authorization or permission for the extraction and transportation of the minerals. They admitted that the boulders had been illegally extracted from Ferozpora Nallah. Consequently, all six tractors along with the illegally extracted material were seized on the spot. Overall, 12 vehicles, comprising five tippers, one JCB excavator, and six tractors, were seized during the two operations for their involvement in the illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals.
In this connection, FIR No. 91/2026 has been registered at Police Station Kunzer under the relevant provisions of law, and investigation has been initiated to identify all persons involved and ascertain the full extent of the illegal mining network.
Police reiterates its firm commitment to protecting natural resources and preserving the ecological balance of the district. Strict legal action will continue against individuals engaged in illegal mining and transportation of minerals. The general public is urged to cooperate with the police and report any instances of illegal extraction or transportation of natural resources to help safeguard the environment and uphold the rule of law.
