Jammu Police, South Zone Continues Anti-Mining Drive — 04 Vehicles Seized for Illegal Sand Transportation Across the Zone

Jammu

July 20, 2025

As part of its ongoing crackdown on illegal mining activities under Operation Ploughing, Jammu Police, South Zone has intensified its enforcement measures and seized multiple vehicles involved in unauthorized sand transportation.

During routine checking, the following vehicles were found transporting sand in violation of mining regulations and without valid documentation:

 • A tipper bearing registration number JK02CX/6779 was intercepted at Police Post Nehru Market.

 • A tractor-trolley (Chassis No. MBNGAALFZRRC05424, Engine No. RRC2GDA2102) was seized by Police Post Chatha for illegal mining.

 • Another tractor-trolley (Reg. No. JK02CV-1810, Chassis No. MBNGANUUMJD03078, Engine No. MMC2MRJ0169) was seized by Police Post Gadigarh while transporting illegally mined sand.

 • One tractor-trolley involved in illegal sand transportation was also seized at Police Post Phallian Mandal.

In all cases, the DMO Jammu has been duly informed for further legal action as per the law.

These operations were carried out under the close supervision of SP City South, SDPO South, and overall supervision of SSP Jammu.

Jammu Police reiterates its zero-tolerance policy against illegal mining and appeals to citizens to report any such illegal activity to the nearest police station or call the police control room. Vigilant community participation is vital to protect environmental and public resources.