SHOPIAN 6 SEPTEMBER 2026
Continuing its sustained crackdown on illegal mining, police in Shopian seized five tractors involved in the unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals from different areas of the district.During routine patrolling, a police party from Police Station Zainapora intercepted and seized two tractors while they were allegedly engaged in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals without valid royalty documents. In this connection, FIR No. 114/2026 registered at Police Station Zainapora under relevant provisions of law and investigations have been initiated.
In a similar action, police party from Police Station Heerpora intercepted and seized three tractors involved in illegal mining activities without mandatory permissions. In this regard FIR No. 98/2026 under relevant provisions of law was registered in Police Station Heerpora and investigation has been initiated.Police reiterated its firm commitment to protecting the districts natural resources and taking strict legal action against individuals involved in illegal mining activities. General public has been urged to cooperate with the police and report any such unlawful activities. The identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.
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