Crackdown on illegal mining: Duo arrested in Baramulla, 2 tippers confiscated

In a crackdown on illegal mining activities, the Baramulla Police seized two tippers and arrested two drivers at Ferozpora Tangmarg and Pinjoora Kunzer in the Baramulla district.

Illegal Mining of Minerals at Ferozpora Tangmarg & Pinjoora Kunzer, B’la: Police Seizes 2 Tippers; Arrests 2 Drivers.@JmuKmrPolice @KashmirPolice @DIGBaramulla @DCBaramulla @Amod_India pic.twitter.com/q3QPpgMr6M

— Baramulla Police (بارہمولہ پولیس) (@BaramullaPolice) February 16, 2024

The police said that they received information about illegal mining activity in the area and set up a team to investigate. The team raided the area and found the two tippers loaded with illegally mined minerals. The drivers were arrested and the tippers were seized.

The police said that they are investigating the case and will take further action against those involved in illegal mining.