Police seizes tractors, JCB involved in illegal extraction of minerals
Srinagar: Police seized two tractors and a JCB involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals in Baramulla, a police spokesman said Tuesday.
He said that a police party seized two tractors during patrolling at New Colony Palhallan. The tractors were found involved in illegal extraction of minerals. Both vehicles were seized on the spot, and action has been initiated under the relevant provisions of the MMRD Act.
Meanwhile, a joint team of the Geology & Mining Department and Baramulla Police under the jurisdiction of Police Post Delina conducted a surprise inspection at the Kanispora area of District Baramulla.
During the operation, one JCB was found actively engaged in illegal extraction of minerals. The machinery was seized on the spot to prevent further damage to natural resources. Legal action has been initiated under the relevant provisions of the MMDR Act, and further proceedings are underway as per law, the spokesman added.
