SAMBA: In a major crackdown on illegal mining, a team of the Department of Geology and Mining (G&M) conducted a series of successful night raids and seized three dumpers involved in illegal mining operations. The team, led by Randeep, undertook the operation and apprehended the violators red-handed. The seized vehicles, which were engaged in unlawful mining, have been handed over to the police pending the realization of the penalties.
It has come to the department's attention that during the rainy seasons, to circumvent daytime scrutiny, the violators have resorted to a clandestine strategy of night theft, to evade detection by both regular checking squads and vigilant locals.
Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the District Mining Officer (DMO) Samba constituted special squads to conduct both day and night raids. One such team, led by Randeep Singh, the Mineral Supervisor, assisted by Kamal, Parveen and Jagdeep, invested substantial efforts and dedication to apprehend the three vehicles involved in the illicit activities. The operation was successfully concluded at approximately 2:35 am.