December 08:Police in Handwara in collaboration with Geology & Mining department, sized 02 tippers, 01 tractors and 01 JCB bearing registration numbers JK04B-6128, JK0ZAN-8269, GZUDV344185S3 and HAR3DXSSU01863008 loaded with illegal minerals.

The legal proceedings against the persons involved in illegal extraction without possessing any lawful authority has been initiated. This has been the continuous process of J&K Police and Geology and Mining department to bust the nexus of mineral mafias in PD Handwara to save natural treasure from illegal prowling. Police are resolutely committed to curb the scourge of illegal extraction of minerals in Police District Handwara to safeguard the environment and prevent ecological damage that poses serious health risks to local residents.

People are requested to come forward or Dial-112 regarding any information about illegal extraction of minerals. Police warns stringent action as per law against those whosoever found involved in such activities.```