234 apprehended, 218 vehicles seized & INR 24.83 lakh fine imposed given illegal mining in 2023: Baramulla Police

BARAMULLA, 29 July: In continuation of the war against Illegal Mining, District Police Baramulla has apprehended 234 persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals during 2023.

Additionally, 218 vehicles have been seized & INR 24.83 lakh fine was imposed on accused involved in this context. Police had registered 96 cases for illegal mining.

#WarAgainstIllegalMining. Baramulla Police has registered 96 cases and has arrested 234 persons for being involved in illegal extraction/ transportation of minerals during the year 2023.@JmuKmrPolice@KashmirPolice@DIGBaramulla@Amod_India @DivyaDev_ips

— Baramulla Police (بارہمولہ پولیس) (@BaramullaPolice) July 29, 2023