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Crime
Jammu & Kashmir Inspects 517 Stone Crushers, Finds 254 Violations
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 05:33 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir administration inspected 517 stone crushers across the state, uncovering 254 violations of operational and safety norms.
The Jammu and Kashmir government carried out a comprehensive inspection of 517 stone crushers spread across the state, as part of its ongoing efforts to enforce environmental and safety regulations.
During the audit, officials identified 254 violations, ranging from improper waste disposal to non‑compliance with noise and dust control standards.
The state’s Department of Mines and Minerals has announced that affected units will be issued notices and, where necessary, directed to shut down until corrective measures are implemented.
Officials say the crackdown aims to curb pollution and protect workers’ health, while also ensuring that the stone crushing industry operates within the legal framework.
During the audit, officials identified 254 violations, ranging from improper waste disposal to non‑compliance with noise and dust control standards.
The state’s Department of Mines and Minerals has announced that affected units will be issued notices and, where necessary, directed to shut down until corrective measures are implemented.
Officials say the crackdown aims to curb pollution and protect workers’ health, while also ensuring that the stone crushing industry operates within the legal framework.