By Khan Feroz(CNI)
In continuation of its ongoing drive against illegal mining, Police in Ganderbal have intensified efforts to combat
illegal mining activities in the district and has seized 22 vehicles used in illegal excavation and transportation of minerals in the month of January 2025.
The drive was conducted for the period of one month in various Police Stations/Police Posts areas of the district and the seizures were made throughout the district.
This proactive approach to curb illegal mining has been actively taken up by district Police
Ganderbal along with the Geology and Mining Department thereby ensuring the individuals involved in such illegal activities are legally
prosecuted. Moreover, FIRs No.’s 02 and 03 of 2025, MMRD Act under relevant sections of law were registered at PS Kheerbawani and PS Lar
against the persons involved in these unlawful practices.Police requests community members to come forward with any information regarding
illegal mining activities in their neighbourhood. Police assures complete anonymity and strict action against the violators as per law.(CNI)