Early Times Report SAMBA, May 9: To curb illegal mining, a Multi departmental team constituted by Deputy Commissioner Samba, for checking and inspections of illegal mining on Monday conducted multiple inspections at mining blocks across the District samba. The Joint task force Committee headed by District Mineral officer, Samba and comprising officers from Revenue Department, JK Police besides others, during the inspection, seized vehicles used to transport minor minerals and sealed the Illegal dumping sites. Informing about the drive, the DMO said people involved in unauthorised activities or illegal activities shall not be spared and will be booked under relevant laws. "The stakeholders were also advised to carry out the activities strictly as per guidelines" added DMO. |