Ganderbal:J&K Police District Ganderbal alongwith Geology and Mining Department continues its Stringent action against illegal extraction/practice of Minor Minerals i.e, Sand, Bajri, Boulders and its further un-authorised transportation within the District.
To check the menace of illegal mining in the District, on the directions of SSP Ganderbal Shri Wasim Qadri-JKPS, Special Police teams were constituted led by SHOs and DOs of PSs and PPs of Sub-Division Ganderbal & Sub-Division Kangan under the supervision of Addl.SP Ganderbal Malik Aijaz-JKPS. In the course of action, 49 Vehicles were seized in the month of August-2024, which included 34 Tippers, 10 Tractors, 04 Dumpers & 01 JCB loaded with illegally extracted Bajri/Sand & Boulders from Nallah Sindh Ganderbal.
In this regard, Case FIR No.’s 23, 37, 38, 211, 214, 215, 218, 221 & 222 of 2024 MMRD Act under relevant sections of law registered at PS Safapora, PS Kheerbawani and PS Ganderbal.
Time to time, Ganderbal Police has repeatedly issued strict warnings to the persons who are involved in the illegal practice of mining. We again advise everyone to refrain from this illegal practice, otherwise strict action under law against the culprits shall continue in future.