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 […]
ANANTNAG — Police seized 16 vehicles allegedly involved in illegal mining during a night-time enforcement drive in Anantnag and Awantipora, officials said on Sunday. In Anantnag, police seized seven tractors, two tippers and five dumpers allegedly involved in illegal mining. During security checks, 87 suspicious persons were detained for verification. Police also took action against […]
KATHUA — Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized 42 vehicles allegedly involved in illegal mining and transportation of minerals across Kathua district, officials said on Saturday. The seized vehicles include 32 dumpers and 10 tractor-trolleys, which were allegedly transporting construction material without valid permission or the required A-Form. Police said the largest seizure was made […]
PULWAMA — Jammu and Kashmir Police in Pulwama have seized 23 dumpers/tippers and one excavator during a crackdown on illegal mining in the district, officials said on Friday. Acting on the directions of SSP Pulwama, police conducted early-morning raids at multiple locations across the Rohmu belt to curb the illegal extraction of soil and minerals. […]
JAMMU — The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir has registered a case against two mining officials and several private persons over alleged illegal mining, overcharging and manipulation of electronic challans, officials said. The case, registered as FIR No. 09/2026 at ACB Police Station Udhampur on October 15, names Assistant Mining Engineer Rajeev Jammu, […]
JAMMU — People’s Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday alleged rampant illegal mining in Jammu and Kashmir and urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to take immediate action. She accused certain politicians and leaders of shielding their relatives allegedly involved in illegal mining operations and collecting “protection money”. “I urge the chief minister to look […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday informed the house that a private company was fined Rs 80 lakh for unauthorised mining in Budgam district. The issue was highlighted in the Legislative Assembly by MLA Khan Sahab, Safiud-Din-Bhat, bringing it to the immediate attention of the House. The deputy chief […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday attached Joint Director, Geology and Mining, Jammu, H L Langeh, with the administrative department, ceasing all powers vested in him with immediate effect, an official spokesman said. The attachment of the officer comes in the wake of directives received from the office of Deputy Chief Minister […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police, in a sustained crackdown against illegal mining from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, has taken strict action across Jammu District, leading to the seizure of 934 vehicles involved in unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals. The total fine imposed on violators amounts to ₹1,33,40,368 (One Crore […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In yet another operation against illegal transportation of mining meterial, Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out raids against the mineral mafia and seized eight vehicles ferrying illegal mining material. These raids were carried out by Police Station Panthachowk. Accordingly, a Case FIR No’s. 10/25, 11/25, 12/25 u/s 223 BNS stand registered in […]