Srinagar, Sep 21 (JKNS): SDM Kokernag Prince Kumar (IAS) on Sunday led a surprise inspection at Soaf Shali, where two tractors involved in illegal mineral transportation were seized.
The vehicles were later handed over to Kokernag Police Station for legal action.
Officials told news agency JKNS that the locals had been frequently complaining about the illegal extraction and the damage caused to Bringi Nallah.
Earlier, a special task force was set up by the SDM to curb illegal transportation of minor minerals in the area.
Authorities maintained that more such inspections will be carried out in the coming days and urged people to report any such activity to the SDM or Tehsildar office. (JKNS)
