Srinagar, Oct 18: In continuation of its ongoing drive against illegal mining, Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified efforts to combat illegal mining activities in the Police district Awantipora and has seized 06 vehicles involved in illegal excavation and transportation of minerals.

A police spokesperson said that a police party of Police Station Awantipora headed by SHO PS along with IC PP Toll Plaza seized two tippers bearing registration numbers JK13H-7079, JK13H-8993. The persons involved in the said crime have been identified as Mohd Saleem Wani, son of Gh. Rasool Wani, resident of Katu, Bijbehra; and Ab. Rasheed Bhat, Son of Ali Mohd Bhat, resident of Naina, Pulwama.

He said a case vide FIR No. 218/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Awan

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