Poonch, September 8, 2025:
Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining activities, Poonch Police today carried out multiple successful operations in different areas of the district.
At river Chung near Bafliaz, a police team laid a special naka and seized one JCB machine which was found extracting sand and gravel illegally from the riverbed.
In another action, two tractor trolleys involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals were seized from the Dhundak river.
Further, during a separate raid at Draba area, one tipper was intercepted and seized for involvement in illegal mining.
District Police Poonch has reiterated its commitment to act firmly against all forms of illegal mining and appeals to the general public to desist from such unlawful activities which cause damage to the environment and invite strict legal action.
