Srinagar, Nov. 10 -- Jammu and Kashmir Police seized 26 vehicles and a JCB machine during a crackdown against illegal mining, unauthorised extraction and transportation of minerals, and traffic violations in the Kulgam, Sopore, Baramulla, Awantipora, and Anantnag districts. Additionally, 13 heavy motor vehicles (HMVs)-particularly tippers and dumpers-were challaned for various violations of the Motor Vehicles Act, police said on Monday.

In Kulgam, three FIRs were registered after intercepting four tractors at Vessu crossing and Palpora crossing, which were allegedly transporting illegally extracted riverbed material, including sand and boulders, without valid authorisation and royalty documents.

In separate enforcement actions, J&K Poli...