Srinagar, Dec. 21 -- The J&K Police registered a case in Baramulla after a landslide due to illegal stone quarrying which has led to deterioration of the environment and posed serious threats to lives of people.

On Friday evening, a big landslide occurred at Khanpora which not only caused pollution but also an environmental disaster. District mineral officer, Baramulla, Zulifkar Ahmad said that they have imposed a complete ban on excavation of stones right from Khanpora to Sheeri.

"The illegal stone quarrying and road construction has turned this entire area fragile. We have banned all activities," he said, adding that all types of activities during night have been banned. "We will see whether stones are being lifted from the area durin...