GANDERBAL, July 13 -- Police in Ganderbal, in coordination with the Geology and Mining Department, intercepted five trucks allegedly transporting illegally extracted sand during a checking operation in Sonamarg, officials said on Sunday.
According to police, the trucks were travelling from Kargil towards Ganderbal when they were stopped by a team from Police Station Sonamarg during routine checking.
During inspection, the vehicles were found carrying sand without valid authorisation, allegedly in violation of mining regulations.
Police said the matter was referred to the Geology and Mining Department, which issued challans and seizure orders against all five vehicles under the relevant provisions of law.
Officials said a fine of Rs.17,4...