Jammu and Kashmir Police Arrest 5, Seize 10 Vehicles in Crackdown on Illegal Mining

Srinagar, March 2: Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested five persons and seized ten vehicles during separate operations in Awantipora, Shopian and Kulgam districts.
According to a police spokesperson, in Awantipora, a team from Police Post Reshipora, under the supervision of SDPO Awantipora, apprehended five individuals allegedly involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals in the Datpora and Reshipora areas. The police also seized two loaders, two tractors and one dumper used in the commission of the offence.
The arrested persons have been identified as Jahangeer Ahmad Bhat of Chakora Pulwama, Nadeem Ahmad Mir of Litter Pulwama, Sajad Ahmad Dar, Ali Mohammad Dar and Zubair Ahmad Mir, all residents of Reshipora. A case has been registered and further investigation is underway.
Meanwhile, in Shopian, a police party from Police Post Keegam intercepted a dumper, tractor and JCB machine engaged in illegal mining activities without valid royalty documents. An FIR (No. 25/2026) under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Shopian, and further investigation has been initiated.
In Kulgam district, police seized two tippers involved in the unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals in the Khudwani Qaimoh area. During naka checking, a police team from Police Station Qaimoh intercepted the vehicles found transporting mining material without proper documentation. In this connection, FIR (No. 19/2026) has been registered at Police Station Qaimoh.
Police reiterated their commitment to curb illegal mining activities and warned that strict legal action will continue against those violating mining regulations.
Kashmir News Report