Police seizes three mechanized motor boats for illegal extraction of minerals
Srinagar: Police in Awantipora seized three mechanized motor boats involved in unlawful mineral-related activities, besides 02 illegal Sand Dumping sites also seized in Baramulla, a police spokesman said Monday.
He said that a police party seized the said mechanized motor boats which were being used for illegal extraction of minerals. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 32/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Awantipora, and further investigation has been initiated.
Moreover in Baramulla, a joint team of Police and the Geology & Mining Department Baramulla seized two illegal sand dumping sites in the Old Town area. During the operation, approximately 223 Metric Tonnes (MTS) of illegally dumped sand were recovered from the sites. Necessary legal action has been initiated under relevant provisions of the MMRD Act, the spokesman added.
Director, Amar Singh Sports & Youth Initiative calls on Lt Guv
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JAMMU: Martand Singh, Director, Amar Singh Sports & Youth Initiative Monday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and briefed him on wide range of programs aimed at promoting sports and youth empowerment under the initiative.
He also informed the Lieutenant Governor about the renovation and upgradation works being undertaken at the Museum in Amar Mahal under the aegis of the Hari Tara Charitable Trust.
