J&K Police Crack Down on Illegal Mining in Shopian: Three Tractors Seized and FIR Registered

SHOPIAN, Jammu and Kashmir — August 06, 2026: In a continuous effort to curb environmental degradation and enforce regulatory compliance, the Jammu and Kashmir Police executed a targeted operation against illegal mining operations in the Shopian district, resulting in the seizure of heavy equipment and the filing of formal criminal charges. A patrolling team dispatched from the Keegam Police Post intercepted and confiscated three tractors that were actively engaged in the unauthorized extraction and transport of minerals from local stream beds in the Keegam area without the required statutory permits.

Following the interception, authorities officially registered First Information Report (FIR) No. 150/2026 at the Shopian Police Station under applicable statutory legal provisions to initiate a comprehensive investigation into the perpetrators and supply chains involved. Emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy toward the exploitation of public natural resources, local law enforcement reaffirmed its dedicated mandate to safeguard ecological habitats and strictly enforce legal measures against offenders, while appealing to local citizens to report unlawful mining practices with the assurance that informant identities will remain completely confidential.