J&K Police intensifies crackdown on illegal mining

 Seizes 17 vehicles in Handwara, Shopian & Awantipora

As part of its sustained drive against illegal mining and the unauthorized transportation of minerals, J&K Police intensified enforcement efforts in Handwara, Shopian and Awantipora districts, seizing several vehicles involved in alleged illegal mining activities.In Handwara, Police seized two tractors carrying illegally mined material during naka checking at Vilgam. The action forms part of the ongoing efforts of Handwara Police to curb illegal mining, prevent the unlawful transportation of minerals and protect natural resources.

In Shopian, acting on specific information from reliable sources, a police party from Police Station Shopian conducted raids at Aglar Rambiara and Deegam, resulting in the seizure of one JCB, four dumpers, two tractors and two tippers for their alleged involvement in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals without valid royalty documents. Accordingly, FIR Nos. 215/2026 and 216/2026 were registered at Police Station Shopian under relevant provisions of law.

In a separate action, a police party from Police Station Heerpora intercepted and seized two tractors allegedly involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals without mandatory permission. In this connection, FIR No. 113/2026 was registered at Police Station Heerpora, and investigation has been initiated.

Similarly, a police party from Police Post Wachi intercepted and seized two dumpers allegedly involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals without mandatory permission. Accordingly, FIR No. 130/2026 was registered at Police Station Zainapora, and investigation has been initiated.

In Awantipora, during routine patrolling at Woyen, a police team of Police Station Khrew, seized two dumpers allegedly involved in illegal mining activities. Accordingly a case vide FIR No. 78/2026 has been registered at Police Station Khrew under relevant provisions of law, and investigation has been taken up.

J&K Police reiterated its firm commitment to curbing illegal mining, safeguarding the region’s natural resources and taking strict legal action against those involved in such unlawful activities. The public has been urged to cooperate with the police and report any instances of illegal mining or unauthorized transportation of minerals.