Awantipora Police have intensified their ongoing campaign against illegal mining by seizing six tractors allegedly involved in the unlawful transportation of minerals in the Tral area of South Kashmir.
Officials said a police team from Police Station Tral, led by SHO Inspector Abdul Rashid and operating under the supervision of SDPO Tral Rajesh Kumar, intercepted the tractors at Nowdal locality during a routine patrol. The vehicles were found transporting minerals without valid permits.
A case under FIR No. 125/2025 has been registered at Police Station Tral under relevant sections of law, and further investigation has been initiated to identify others involved in the illegal extraction and transportation network.
Police officials said that such drives will continue in the region to curb the menace of illegal mining, which causes significant damage to the local environment and riverbeds.
Locals have appreciated the efforts of the police in acting against those involved in the illegal mineral trade, urging authorities to maintain strict surveillance to prevent recurrence of such activities.
