Baramulla police seize 3 tippers, arrest 3 drivers in illegal mining operation
In another blow to illegal mining activities, the Baramulla Police conducted a successful raid in Khanpora on Thursday, February 15, 2024, apprehending three individuals and seizing three tipper vehicles used for mineral transportation.
Illegal Mining of Minerals at Khanpora B’la: Police Seizes 3 Tippers; Arrests 3 Drivers.@JmuKmrPolice@KashmirPolice @DIGBaramulla @DCBaramulla @Amod_India pic.twitter.com/XrI3jOrXv7
— Baramulla Police (بارہمولہ پولیس) (@BaramullaPolice) February 15, 2024
This action comes close on the heels of similar busts in the region, highlighting the district’s ongoing fight against this environmentally damaging practice.
The action involved meticulous surveillance and coordinated raids. Police teams identified and apprehended the individuals involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals.
The seized tippers, reportedly laden with illegally mined materials, were taken into custody as evidence.
