Crackdown against mining violations in Samba

Samba, Dec 21: In a move to curb unauthorized mining activities and enforce strict adherence to regulations, the Samba administration, in conjunction with the Mining Department and Police force, has intensified crackdown on violators in the District.

Over the past few months, as many as 410 vehicles were impounded, and penalties were levied for a range of infringements in the Samba district.

3 FIRs stand registered and two more FIR have been recommended for different violations, while one Stone Crusher Unit was sealed for violating the norms.

The collective fines imposed for different violations related to extraction, storage, and transportation (from various sources: lease holders, crusher units & dumps) have amounted to a substantial sum of Rs 55 lakh.

Furthermore, an additional Rs 25 lakh penalty-notices have been issued, underscoring the concrete efforts undertaken to ensure compliance to the mining regulations.