Jammu, Oct. 6 -- Share Tweet Share BANDIPORA, OCTOBER 06 (KNS): The Department of Geology and Mining, Bandipora, has blocked all approach roads leading to the Saderkoot Bala Stone Quarry following reported instances of illegal mining during night hours, while imposing restrictions on mining and the movement of machinery in and around the quarry. As per a public notice issued by the District Mineral Officer (DMO), Bandipora, no person has been permitted to fill, reopen, remove obstructions from, restore or otherwise facilitate access through the blocked approach roads leading to the quarry. The department has also prohibited all forms of mining, excavation, extraction, quarrying and allied activities at the site, whether carried out manual...