JAMMU, Dec 18: According to officials, the police started the process of cancelling the registration of 1,378 cars that were involved in illicit mining operations in the Jammu district on Monday. 1,378 multiple vehicles involved in these illegal operations have been seized by the police as a result of their decisive action against illegal mining activities, they said. According to an officer, the relevant department has started the process of cancelling the registration of any vehicles linked to these unlawful mining operations. He went on to say that the seized cars were discovered to be heavily engaged in illicit mining activities, flouting environmental laws and endangering the surrounding ecology.“Exploitation of our natural resources through illegal mining will not be tolerated,” declared Jammu Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vinod Kumar. According to him, the police’s actions are intended to stop these illegal activities and discourage people from taking part in activities that endanger public safety and the environment. Declaring that the Jammu Police is making every effort to look into and stop these illegal operations, the SSP threatened to cancel the registration of any cars whose owners or operators were found to be involved in illegal mining activities.“We’re taking quick action to make sure that cars used for illicit mining are taken out of service as soon as possible, demonstrating our dedication to protecting the environment and following the law,” he continued. The SSP went on to say that anyone with relevant knowledge of similar illicit activity is urged to come forward and help law enforcement protect the integrity of the natural resources.
