𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝟯𝟯 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝟬𝟵 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝟬𝟲 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

HT NEWS DESK 

Budgam, Dec 17: In continuation of its ongoing drive against illegal mining, Budgam Police has seized 33 vehicles used in illegal transport of minerals which includes '14 Tractors, 18 Tippers and 01 LNT' 09 persons were also arrested who were involved in the illegal extraction/ transportation of minerals in the month of Nov-24 & Dec-2024. Further, 06 FIRs got registered at police stations of Magam, Beerwah and Khansahib in the district.
  
This proactive approach to curb illegal mining has been actively taken up by all the Police stations of District Budgam along with the Mineral Department, Budgam Police realised fines to the tune of lakhs of rupees against illegal extraction/ transportation of minerals.

Budgam Police is committed to act tough against these violators. Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding illegal mining activities in their neighbourhood. Budgam Police assures strict action against the violators as per law.