Police seizes JCB for illegal extraction of minerals in Handwara

Handwara, November 06, 2021: Police in Handwara have seized a JCB involved in illegal extraction of minerals from Govt land.

Officers from Police Post Langate along with officials of Mining and Geology Department have seized a JCB involved in extraction of minerals illegally extracted from Govt land at Nalla Mawar.

Accordingly a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in this regard and investigation has been initiated.

Police requests the people not to indulge in any kind of illegal mining activities from any Nallah as it is the violation of Government rules. Persons found indulging in illegal mining activities shall be dealt as per law. Community members are requested to share information regarding the crimes in their neighbourhood with the local police units.