3 VEHICLES SEIZED FOR ILLEGAL MINING BY SAMBA POLICE

Samba, February 22: Intensifying its drive against illegal mining in the district, Samba Police has seized three vehicles in the jurisdiction of Police Station Samba which were being used for illegal transportation/mining of the construction material.

A Police team of Police Post Supwal headed by Incharge Police Post Supwal while performing patrolling duty in Phulpur area, has seized one dumper bearing regd. No. JK21C- 2988 for illegal mining/transportation of construction material in the area.

Similarly, a Police party of Police Post Goran headed by Incharge Police Post Goran during patrolling duty in Sumb area has seized two tractor trolleys bearing regd. No. JK21E- 8206 and other without registration No. for illegal mining/transportation in the area.

The above mentioned vehicles have been seized by Samba Police and handed over to Geology & Mining Department, Samba for further action.