Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, Jan 9: With the help of Reasi Police, the Department of Geology and Mining today seized 15 tippers and dumpers for illegal mining from an unauthorized block in Salal area.
The raiding team, led by Dy SP Headquarters, Nikhil Gogna and District Mining Officer, Ankur Sharma raided the area where illegal extraction of sand was taking place. Police seized 15 tippers and dumpers filled with illegal sand and also imposed fine on each vehicle.
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According to Dy SP Nikhil Gogna, some private party had taken money from operators of these vehicles and allowed them to use a portion of his agricultural land for reaching close to the river bed where illegal extraction of sand was taking place.
Action under relevant sections of the law is being taken against the accused of illegal mining.
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