Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, Nov 20: On the continuation drive against the illegal mining, the Geology and Mining Department Samba today seized three vehicles which were found in illegal mining activities at village Nud Basantar river in Samba district.
According to the report, early this morning, a team of Geology and Mining Department, Samba led by District Mining Officer, Kulwant Singh Bhau and SHO Samba, Rajesh Jasrotia made surprise visit in Basantar area, Nud in Samba district and found three vehicles involved in illegal mining.
DMO Samba said the team swung into action and seized all three vehicles which were involved in illegal mining in Basantar river at Samba and imposed fine to the tune of Rs 50,000 on them.