Srinagar, Mar 18: Continuing its drive against illegal mining, Police have seized 08 vehicles in Pulwama and Anantnag, involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals.

In Pulwama, police conducted a special operation in the areas of Akhal and Drubgam in Rajpora and seized 05 vehicles including 02 JCB machines, 01 dumper, and 02 tractors, involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals. Accordingly, cases FIR No. 34/2026 and FIR No. 35/2026 have been registered under relevant sections of law in police station, and further investigation has been taken up.
In Anantnag, Police achieved a significant success during a naka checking operation conducted by Police Station Aishmuqam at Badigam Aishmuqam. During the checking, the police party intercepted and seized three tractors found to be carrying illegally extracted bajri from Nallah Lidder. The vehicles were immediately taken into custody. In this regard, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Aishmuqam, and further investigation has been set into motion.
Police reiterates its commitment to act firmly against illegal mining activities and urges the public to cooperate in safeguarding natural resources.