Baramulla police in its ongoing drive against illegal mining in the district, has registered 158 cases against illegal mining of minerals and soil in the district and has arrested 400 persons for being involved in extraction/ transportation of minerals during the current year.
According to a statement issued by Police, Moreover, 395 vehicles used in illegal transport of minerals which includes 179 Tippers, 210 Tractors & 6 excavators have also been seized from different areas of the district.
Baramulla Police along with the Mineral Department realised fine of Rs. 34.00 lacs for illegal extraction/ transportation of minerals in the district.
aramulla Police is committed to take action against violators who are taking undue advantage of night hours by extracting minerals illegally to the detriment of people health, the ecology and the revenue of the government.
