Action Against Illegal Mining J&K Police in Shopian Seized 03 Tractors, 02 Tippers; 02FIRs Registered
SHOPIAN, June 02: Continuing its sustained crackdown on illegal mining, Shopian Police seized three tractors and two tippers involved in the unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals from Rambiara Nallah and Hermain area of the district.
During routine patrolling, a police team from Police Station Shopian intercepted and seized three tractors and one tipper involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals without valid royalty documents. In this regard, FIR No. 102/2026 under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Shopian and investigation has been set into motion.
In a similar action Police party from Police Post Hermain seized one tipper found indulging in illegal mining activities without mandatory permissions. In this regard, FIR No.100/2026 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Shopian and investigation has been initiated.
Shopian Police reiterates its firm commitment to protecting the district’s natural resources and ensuring strict legal action against those involved in illegal mining. The general public is urged to cooperate by reporting any such unlawful activities. The identity of informants shall be kept strictly confidential. The identity of informants shall be kept strictly confidential.
