Kulgam, Oct 8: Police in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district have intensified operations against illegal mining, registering 52 FIRs in the past month and seizing heavy machinery, including tippers, tractors, and JCBs, officials said.

The crackdown aims to protect the region’s fragile ecology and prevent the loss of public resources. Senior officers have directed all police stations in the district to maintain strict vigilance and take prompt action against violators, urging residents to report illegal mining.

“The drive aims to safeguard Kulgam’s fragile environment and prevent the exploitation of public resources due to unauthorised mining,” a police official said. Authorities reiterated their commitment to enforcing the law, warning that those involved in illegal mining will face strict l

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