17 vehicles seized in anti-mining operations; 49 traffic violations detected in Bandipora during 36 hours
November 06: In a continued drive to curb illegal mining and protect the region’s natural resources, J&K Police have intensified enforcement operations across five police districts, resulting in the seizure of 20 vehicles involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals.
The coordinated enforcement actions were reported from Shopian, Kulgam, Sopore, Bandipora and Baramulla, reflecting sustained efforts to prevent unauthorized exploitation of mineral resources and ensure strict compliance with the law.
In Shopian, Police seized five tractors, including two intercepted by Police Post Hermain and three by Police Station Heerpora. FIR No. 236/2026 was registered at Police Station Shopian, while FIR Nos. 122/2026 and 123/2026 were registered at Police Station Heerpora.
In Kulgam, Police seized seven vehicles, comprising four tractors, two tippers and one dumper, from different locations. Cases have been registered at Police Stations Kulgam and Yaripora, and investigations are underway.
In Sopore, Police, in collaboration with the Geology and Mining Department, seized one tractor carrying illegally extracted clay minerals without valid permission within the jurisdiction of Police Station Tarzoo. The vehicle was seized and challaned under relevant legal provisions.
In Bandipora, Police seized four vehicles involved in illegal mining activities, including three by Police Post Aloosa and one by Police Post Sumlar. During the parallel traffic enforcement drive over the last 36 hours, police checked 1,398 vehicles and initiated 49 legal actions for various traffic violations. Additionally, 17 vehicles were seized in connection with traffic enforcement.
In Baramulla, Police seized three tippers transporting illegally extracted minerals during naka checking at Chichlora. The seizure memos were handed over to the Geology and Mining Department for further legal proceedings.
Police have initiated necessary legal proceedings in the reported illegal mining cases, while investigations are underway to establish the involvement of those responsible. J&K Police have reiterated that strict legal action will continue against individuals involved in illegal mining and other unlawful activities.