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JAMMU, Mar 17: Under a sustained crackdown on illegal mining across Jammu and Kashmir, more than 13,600 vehicles have been seized and 446 FIRs registered over the past two years, official data showed.
\nAccording to official figures, a total of 6,219 vehicles were seized in 2024-25, while the number was 7,473 in 2025-26 (up to December 2025), taking the combined total to 13,692 vehicles.
\nIn terms of legal action, 212 FIRs were registered in 2024-25, whereas 234 were lodged in 2025\u201326 till December, indicating a slight increase in enforcement activity, a statement said.
\nThe data shows a noticeable rise in seizures in the last financial year, with 2025-26 already surpassing the previous year\u2019s figures by over 1,200 vehicles despite covering only nine months.
\n\u201cFIR registrations have also increased marginally, reflecting intensified monitoring and enforcement,\u201d officials said.
\nAmong districts, Kupwara recorded the highest number of vehicle seizures in 2025-26, with 859 vehicles, followed by Kathua (796) and Baramulla (701), they said.
\nIn 2024-25, Jammu district topped the list with 880 vehicles seized, while Samba (527) and Budgam (475) were among the other districts with high seizure numbers, the statement added.
\nBudgam, meanwhile, reported the highest number of FIRs in 2025-26 with 51 cases, followed by Kupwara (46) and Baramulla (32), it added.
\nIn 2024-25, Budgam also led with 48 FIRs, while Ganderbal (44) and Bandipora (30) recorded significant number of cases.
\nOfficials attributed the rise in seizures and FIRs to intensified anti-mining operations, stricter monitoring of riverbeds and increased coordination between enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n

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JAMMU, Mar 17: Under a sustained crackdown on illegal mining across Jammu and Kashmir, more than 13,600 vehicles have been seized and 446 FIRs registered over the past two years, official data showed. 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