Aaqib Rasool
Ganderbal 23 Jan (KNZ):Acting tough on the illegal mining at Nallah Sindh of district Ganderbal, District Mining Officer Er Zulfikar Mohd Shafi directed for seizure of vehicles .
A team of Geology Mining Department Ganderbal headed by DMO Ganderbal along with DO Gutlibagh Gowhar Ahmad visited Wayil and adjoining areas.
During the action against violators a total of 5 vehicles including 1 tipper and 4 tractors, were seized in a single day.
DMO Ganderbal Er Zulfikar Mohd Shafi said that illegal mining in water channels poses a serious threat to the environment.
He said that unscientific mining without mining plan can have serious consequences and may lead to change of course of Nallah Sindh endangering habitations near these water bodies.
He further said the crackdown on illegal mining will continue and warned violators of tough action as per rules.KNZ
