4 arrested for illegal mining in Baramulla, machinery confiscated

In a crackdown on illegal mining activities in Baramulla, police have arrested four people and confiscated heavy machinery.

Illegal mining of minerals at Juhama Delina & Dardpora Kunzer B'la; Police seizes Excavator & 3 Tractors; Arrests 4 Drivers.@JmuKmrPolice@KashmirPolice@DIGBaramulla@DCBaramulla @Amod_India@DivyaDev_ips pic.twitter.com/NzHAz992iX

— Baramulla Police (بارہمولہ پولیس) (@BaramullaPolice) January 23, 2024

The arrests were made in Juhama Delina and Dardpora Kunzer areas, where the accused were found to be illegally extracting minerals.

The police acted on specific intelligence and raided the two locations, apprehending the drivers along with their vehicles. An excavator and three tractors were seized during the operation.

FIRs have been registered against them under relevant sections of the law, and investigations are underway.