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During naka checking at Parigam, Tahab Crossing, Lassipora, Rahmoo, Abhama, Nikas, Kakapora, Kadlabal, Kandizal and Ahrihal Crossing, police parties of Police Post Newa, Police Station Pulwama, Police Post Lassipora, Police Post Rahmoo, Police Post Sangerwani, Police Post Hawal and Police Station Kakapora intercepted vehicles carrying mineral material without valid documents or requisite permission.
The seized vehicles include nine tippers and six tractors, while one dumper was challaned by the Geology & Mining Department during a joint enforcement action at Ahrihal Crossing. The vehicles were found carrying illegally extracted or transported soil, sand and boulders. Necessary action was initiated against the vehicles and persons involved in accordance with law. In these cases, FIR Nos. 154/2026, 155/2026, 111/2026, 124/2026, 121/2026, 122/2026, 64/2026, 66/2026 and 113/2026, under relevant provisions of law, have been registered at Police Stations Pulwama, Litter, Rajpora and Kakapora, and investigation has been taken up.
Police remains committed to curbing illegal mining and unauthorized transportation of mineral resources and urges the public to report such activities to the Police for necessary legal action.