STATE TIMES NEWS
SAMBA: Continuing drive against illegal mining, the Geology and Mining Department Samba on Friday seized three vehicles, involved in illegal mining activities at village Nud Basantar River in Samba District.
According to report, a team of Geology and Mining Department Samba led by District Mining Officer Kulwant Singh Bhau and SHO Samba Rajesh Jasrotia made surprise visit in Basanter River Nud area and found three vehicles involved in illegal mining. The team seized the three vehicles and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on them.