Bla police in its ongoing drive against illegal mining in the district, has registered 96 cases against illegal mining of minerals and soil in the district and has arrested 234 persons for being involved in extraction/ transportation of minerals during the year 2023.

BARAMULLA , JULY ,30 :

Baramulla Police along with the Mineral Department realised fine of Rs. 24.83 lacs for illegal extraction/ transportation of minerals in the district

Pertinent to mention that Baramulla police also arrested an extortionist who was involved in extorting money from illegal miners under the pretext of paying protection money to government regulatory authorities.

Baramulla Police is committed to take action against violators who are taking undue advantage of night hours by extracting minerals illegally to the detriment of people health, the ecology and the revenue of the government.

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