BARAMULLA — Police seized 10 motors allegedly used for illegal sand extraction from a riverbed during a raid in the Chakloo area of Baramulla district, officials said on Wednesday.
The action was part of a sustained drive against illegal mining aimed at protecting the district’s natural resources.
Police have informed the Mining Department about the seizure and requested it to initiate further necessary action under the relevant provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act), and other applicable rules.
The seizure marks another action by Baramulla Police against illegal mining activities in the district. — (KIMS)