Stringer...............Bhat Shahzad Location...............Bandipora 1409ZS_BPR_MINING_R DC Bandipora Assures Action on Illegal Mining in Gurez Valley Anchor:-Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, while responding to a question on illegal mining in Gujran Tulail, said that local senior citizens had raised concerns about unregulated mining in the area. They informed her that tippers were entering residential spaces, causing damage to nearby houses. “I personally visited the area and witnessed the situation. I assure you that I will look into this matter,” she said. The DC explained that Bandipora is the only district among 20 districts without a regulated mining block. “This is because Bandipora has a rich aquatic presence, and mining activities could cause serious harm to fish and aquatic life. To protect this ecosystem, no mining blocks have been permitted here,” she added. She further stated that proposals for mining blocks have already been sent to higher authorities for environmental clearance. “If approval is granted, the process will move forward accordingly,” Chib said Byte By Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Indu Kanwal Chib