Handwara,October 26: In a major crackdown on illegal mining, Police in Handwara seized 03 JCBs, 07 dumpers and 07 Mixer Vehicles taking the total number of seized vehicles seventeen. Under the supervision of SDPO Handwara assisted by IC PP Chogul a raid was conducted at the under-construction site of GMC, Chogal.
During the raid, the police team detected a huge quantity of Nallah muck allegedly dumped and stored illegally at the site by the contractor concerned. When asked to produce the requisite permission and supporting documents to justify the storage and processing of the material, the contractor failed to do so.
Taking immediate cognizance of the matter, the Executive Magistrate (Tehsildar Handwara) and officials of the Mining Department were called to the spot for a joint inspection. The inspection revealed that the dumped material was allegedly being processed into sand, bajri, stone dust and other construction materials for unauthorized sale and supply to various projects across the Valley.
The entire stock of material was seized and handed over to the Mining Department for assessment, valuation and further necessary legal action. The estimated value of the seized material is reportedly between Rs.1- 2 crore, subject to official assessment.
J&K Police Seizes 05 Heavy L&T Machines & 04 Dumpers In Awantipora
Acting on credible information, Police in Awantipora launched a major crackdown against illegal mining, seizing 05 heavy L&T machines from Bathen under the jurisdiction of Police Station Khrew and 04 dumpers from Patalbagh and Galander under Police Station Pampore, involved in illegal mining activities.
In this connection, case FIR No. 84/2026 of Police Station Khrew and FIR Nos. 93/2026 and 94/2026 of Police Station Pampore have been registered under relevant provisions of law, and investigations have been taken up.
Police issues a stern warning to all individuals engaged in illegal mining to immediately desist from such unlawful activities. Anyone found involved in the illegal extraction or transportation of minerals will face strict legal action under the relevant provisions of law. No one will be allowed to exploit public resources or violate mining regulations with impunity.
The general public is urged to share credible information regarding illegal mining and other criminal activities on Police District Headquarters Helpline No. 7051404859, via email at [email protected], or with their nearest Police Units. Awantipora Police assures prompt action on such information.
