Baramulla, Jan 3: Police in its ongoing drive against illegal mining in Baramulla have registered 214 cases and arrested 502 persons for being involved in extraction and transportation of minerals during the year 2023.
Moreover, 507 vehicles used in illegal transport of minerals which includes 252 Tippers, 247 Tractors and 8 excavators have also been seized from different areas of the district.
Baramulla Police along with the Mineral Department also realised a fine in lakhs for illegal extraction, transportation of minerals in the district.
“Police are committed to take action against violators who are taking undue advantage of night hours by extracting minerals illegally to the detriment of people’s health, the ecology and the revenue of the government. Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding illegal mineral-related activities in their neighbourhood,” police said.