BARAMULLA: Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining and unauthorised transportation of minor minerals, Police in Baramulla have seized four tippers involved in the illegal transportation of sand and Nallah Bajri at different locations across the district.
Three tippers bearing registration numbers JK04J-0976, JK13A-4574 and JK01AB-9303 were seized in Baramulla for illegally transporting sand without valid authorisation and requisite documentation. The seizure proceedings were conducted under the relevant provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act (MMDR Act), in coordination with officials of the Mining Department.
In another action, a naka party of Police Station Tangmarg apprehended a tipper bearing registration number JK20-0795 at Iqbal Colony Crossing, near Al-Samad Resort, while it was carrying illegally extracted Nallah Bajri. The vehicle was subsequently seized under relevant legal provisions.
Police reiterated its commitment to curbing illegal mining and preventing the unauthorised exploitation of natural resources. Strict action against those found violating mining regulations will continue, and such enforcement drives shall be intensified to ensure strict compliance with the law.


