POONCH: In a joint operation, the Department of Mining and police seized 9 vehicles involved in illegal mining. The operation was carried out on the direction of Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Yasin M.Choudhary. During the operation, 6 vehicles were seized at Surankote and 3 vehicles were seized at Jhulas, with the joint coordination of the in-charge police station at Jhulas.
All 9 vehicles were involved in illegal mining activities and were later handed over to the police for safe custody. DMO Mining, Javid Iqbal, warned that strict action will be taken against those involved in illegal mining. The department is committed to preventing illegal mining activities and will continue to take necessary measures to curb this menace.