To crackdown against illegal mining activities, a team of the Mining department led by District Mineral Officer (DMO) Kathua Rajinder Singh Rana initiated action against 10 loaded dumpers at Kathua here today.

During an operation, the team visited multiple crushers where minerals are dispatched to Punjab.The team seized all vehicles which were later handed over to police till realization of penalty from them.

During seizure, it was also found that all the dumpers were carrying expired e-challans of the crusher units with them which were also verified on the spot from the official portal of the department.