507 vehicles seized, 502 held for illegal extraction & transportation of minerals in Baramulla

BARAMULLA, 3 January 2024: District Police in its ongoing drive against illegal mining in Baramulla have registered 214 cases and arrested 502 persons for being involved in the extraction and transportation of minerals during the year 2023.

507 vehicles used in the illegal transport of minerals, including 252 Tippers, 247 Tractors & 8 excavators have also been seized from different areas of the district. 

Baramulla Police along with the Mineral Department also realised fine in lakhs for illegal extraction/ transportation of minerals in the district.