Shopian, Oct 23:: In a major crackdown on illegal mining, Shopian Police on Thursday seized multiple vehicles allegedly involved in unauthorised extraction and transportation of minerals across the district.

The seized vehicles include five tractors, two dumpers, one tipper, and one JCB.

The operation was conducted in the Keegam and Shopian areas as part of an ongoing drive to curb illegal mining activities. Police said five separate cases have been registered in connection with the seizures. Two tractors were seized under FIR No. 221/2025, one tractor under FIR No. 225/2025, two tractors under FIR No. 226/2025, one dumper and one JCB under FIR No. 227/2025, and one tipper and one dumper under FIR No. 228/2025.

A police spokesperson said the action reflects the department’s “zero-tolera

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