PULWAMA: District Mining Officer (DMO), Pulwama along with the enforcement team on Sunday conducted a targeted operation against illegal mining in various areas of the district.
The operation was held at Pampore, Hatiwara, Reshipora and Newa areas of the district, resulting in the seizure of one JCB and 07 vehicles engaged in unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals.
Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama has time and again issued unequivocal instructions to prevent and deter illegal mining throughout the District.
Operations against illegal extraction and transportation are being taken regularly by the department and strict action against offenders is initiated to deter them from illegal activity involvement.

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