SHOPIAN, May 19: Continuing its sustained crackdown on illegal mining, Shopian Police seized eight tractors involved in the unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals from Turkwangam area of the district.
During routine patrolling, a police team from Police Post Turkwangam intercepted and seized eight tractors involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals without valid royalty documents. In this regard, FIR No. 78/2026 under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Zainapora and investigation has been set into motion.
Shopian Police reiterates its firm commitment to protecting the district’s natural resources and ensuring strict legal action against those involved in illegal mining. The general public is urged to cooperate by reporting any such unlawful activities. The identity of informants shall be kept strictly confidential. The identity of informants shall be kept strictly confidential.
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