Budgam Police seizes 33 vehicles, arrests 09 persons and registers 06 FIRs against illegal mining

 

Sachnews Jammu Kashmir 

BUDGAM , December 17:

In continuation of its ongoing drive against illegal mining, Budgam Police has seized 33 vehicles used in illegal transport of minerals which includes 14 Tractors, 18 Tippers and 01 LNT 09 persons were also arrested who were involved in the illegal extraction/ transportation of minerals in the month of Nov-24 & Dec-2024. Further, 06 FIRs got registered at police stations of Magam, Beerwah and Khansahib in the district, police officials said in a press statement issued to Sachnews.

This proactive approach to curb illegal mining has been actively taken up by all the Police stations of District Budgam along with the Mineral Department, Budgam Police realised fines to the tune of lakhs of rupees against illegal extraction/ transportation of minerals.

Budgam Police is committed to act tough against these violators. Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding illegal mining activities in their neighbourhood. Budgam Police assures strict action against the violators as per law.