DC Shopian for action against illegal mining in Rambi Ara Nallah

SHOPIAN DECEMBER 10: Acting tough on the illegal mining at Rambiara Nallah of district Shopian, District Development Commissioner Shopian Choudhary Mohammad Yasin directed for seizure of vehicles and detention of the people involved in the activities of illegal mining.
Among others the meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, SDM Zainapora, Executive Engineers of R&B and PHE besides ARTO and Tehsildars of the district.
DDC Shopian said that illegal mining in water channels poses a serious threat to the environment. He said that unscientific mining without a proper mining plan can have serious consequences and may lead to change of course of river endangering habitations near these water bodies. He further said the crackdown on illegal mining will continue and warned violators of tough action under law.