Illegal extraction of minerals
Police seizes three vehicles in Ganderbal, four in Shopian
Srinagar: Police seized seven vehicles involved illegal extraction of minerals, a police spokesman said Wednesday.
He said that three vehicles were seized in Ganderbal including 02 Tippers and 01 Tractor involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of Minor Minerals at Safapora, Kangan.
These vehicles were found transporting illegally extracted material from Nallah Sindh without the mandatory permissions. Acting swiftly and in close coordination with the Geology & Mining Department, teams from the concerned police stations intercepted and seized these vehicles on the spot, tightening the clampdown on illegal mineral transportation in the area. Illegal extraction not only causes loss to the public exchequer but also poses a serious threat to the ecological balance of the region. Police reaffirms its unwavering commitment to protecting natural resources and curbing such unlawful activities.
Meanwhile, police seized four tractors involved in the unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals in Berthipora and Takwan areas of the district Shopian.
During routine patrolling, a police party from Police Post Berthipora intercepted two tractors engaged in illegal mining activities without mandatory permissions. In this regard FIR No. 09/2026 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Keller and further investigation has been initiated.
In a similar action, police from Police Station Keller seized two tractors involved in illegal transportation of minerals. Accordingly, case FIR No 10/2026 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Keller and further investigation has been taken up.
