*Anantnag Police Seizes Two Tractors Carrying Illegally Extracted Mining Material in Uttersoo*
Anantnag, August 13, 2026:
Continuing its crackdown on illegal mining and transportation of minor minerals, Anantnag Police today seized two tractors carrying illegally extracted mining material in the Cheerpora area of Police Station Uttersoo.
During patrolling, a police party of PS Uttersoo intercepted two tractors bearing registration numbers JK13E-4993 and JK03N-2734, being driven by Adil Ahmad Wagay, son of Bashir Ahmad Wagay, resident of Krad, and Rahil Khursheed Wani, son of Khursheed Ahmad Wani, resident of Cheerpora, respectively.
Both tractors were found carrying illegally extracted boulders/mining material. The vehicles along with the illegally transported material were seized on the spot.
In this regard, FIR No. 82/2026 under Sections 305(e) BNS and 3 PPD Act has been registered at Police Station Uttersoo, and further investigation has been initiated.
Anantnag Police reiterates its commitment to curb illegal mining and transportation of minor minerals and will continue strict enforcement against violations causing damage to public resources and the environment.
