Mohit Mehra
Samba, Oct 11: Going tough against the illegal extraction of minerals in the district, the district mining officer (DMO) Samba today seized six dumpers and two tractor Trollies.
According to sources, acting swiftly on complaints of illegal mining lodged by local residents the DMO Samba, Mohammad Sayeed along with mining guards today seized six dumpers involved in illegal mining.
According to reports the DMO and his team rushed to the spot and seized six Dumper and two tractor trollies and later handed them over to Samba police for further action under the rules. DMO Samba had requested all the citizens to bring to the notice of the administration of the area or activities where illegal mining activities are done during night hours so that the smugglers can be apprehended and penalty be imposed. DMO Samba further stresses the collective and community participation in the protection of the environment with sustainable legal mining so that demand for building materials can be fulfilled without damaging the nature and natural environment.
