Kathua 27 November (HIST). As part of the ongoing campaign against illegal mining, District Mineral Officer Kathua has seized 02 heavy Poklane machines during a raid in Bhini River Billawar.
According to the information, the employees of Mining Department Kathua under the leadership of District Mineral Officer Kathua Naveen Kumar have seized 02 heavy Poklane machines during the raid conducted in Bhini river falling under Bilwar. Who were found doing illegal mining of minor minerals. Both Poklane machines were handed over to Billawar Police.
DMO Kathua said that this action was taken in accordance with the instructions given by Kathua Deputy Commissioner Dr. Rakesh Minhas and Director of Geology and Mining Department, Jammu and Kashmir, Puneet Sharma, regarding effective enforcement of the provisions of the MM (D&R) Act 1957 and the rules made thereunder. is in accordance with.