6 VEHICLES SEIZED BY SAMBA POLICE FOR ILLEGAL MINING

Samba, April 8: Continuing its drive against illegal mining in the district, Samba Police has seized six vehicles including two dumpers in the jurisdiction of Police Station Samba and Police Station Bari Brahmana which were being used for illegal transportation/mining of the construction material.

Police teams headed by SHO PS Samba, Incharge Police Post Rakh Amb Tali, Incharge Police Post Mansar and Incharge Police Post Supwal while performing patrolling duty in its jurisdictional area, have seized two dumpers bearing registration Nos. JK21G-8300, JK21G-5779 and two tractor trolleys without registration Nos. for illegal mining/transportation of construction material in the area.

Similarly, Police team headed by SHO PS Bari Brahmana while performing patrolling duty in its jurisdictional area, has seized two tractor trolleys having registration Nos. JK21F-1890 and JK02AN-0025 for illegal mining/transportation of construction material in the area.

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