JCB machines engaged in illegal mining seized in Rajouri.

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SHYAM SOOD
Rajouri, March 13 :–The Geology and Mining Department (G&MD) Rajouri with the active support of the District Administration has intensified the drive against the offenders during which two JCBs, one load carrier, and a trolley was seized on the spot involved in the illegal excavation of minerals from the prohibited places.
In line with zero-tolerance against illegal mining, the special teams of the Geology and Mining department constituted on the directions of the District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal conducted raids on Sunday at different locations to curb illegal mining practices in the district.
The teams, under the supervision of District Mineral Officer (DMO), Mohammad Naseeb Bajran, conducted seized two JCBs, a load carrier, and a trolley involved in illegal mining.
The District Administration Rajouri is taking effective measures to ensure that only legal mining is done in the minor mineral blocks and check illegal mining practices in the district.
The DMO has warned people not to indulge in illegal mining activities, adding that the act of violation of Government rules shall be dealt with as per the law.