Srinagar Police Seize Eight Vehicles in Crackdown on Illegal Mining

Associated News Bureau

  In a continued effort to curb illegal mining, Srinagar Police have seized eight vehicles found transporting unauthorized mining material in the Panthachowk area. According to police spokesperson shared with Associated News Bureau said, the seizures were made during raids conducted by the local police station, leading to the registration of three separate FIRs—No. 10/25, 11/25, and 12/25—under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

According to the Associated News Bureau, Police have launched an investigation into the matter and reaffirmed their commitment to tackling illegal mining, which poses a serious threat to the environment.

Futher spokeman urged public cooperation, J&K Police have requested citizens to report any illegal mining activities by contacting the nearest police station or dialing 112.(ANB)