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Punjab Police Seize Illegal Mining Equipment in Patan Kot, Arrest Three
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 02:03 PM
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Punjab police and the mining department conducted a raid in the Patan Kot border area, seizing three Poklan machines and two tipper trucks used for illegal mining and arresting three suspects.
Punjab police, in coordination with the state mining department, carried out a coordinated raid in the Patan Kot border region on Tuesday. The operation targeted suspected illegal mining activities that have been reported in the area for several months.
During the raid, officials seized three Poklan machines and two tipper trucks that were allegedly used to extract minerals without proper permits. Three individuals were taken into custody on charges related to unlawful mining and possession of contraband equipment.
A spokesperson for the Punjab Police said the action was part of an ongoing campaign to curb illegal mining and protect the region’s environmental resources. The seized machines will be examined to confirm their use in illicit operations.
The arrested suspects are expected to appear before the local court, where they will face charges under the Punjab Mines Regulation Act. Authorities have warned that any future attempts at unauthorized mining will be met with swift legal action.
During the raid, officials seized three Poklan machines and two tipper trucks that were allegedly used to extract minerals without proper permits. Three individuals were taken into custody on charges related to unlawful mining and possession of contraband equipment.
A spokesperson for the Punjab Police said the action was part of an ongoing campaign to curb illegal mining and protect the region’s environmental resources. The seized machines will be examined to confirm their use in illicit operations.
The arrested suspects are expected to appear before the local court, where they will face charges under the Punjab Mines Regulation Act. Authorities have warned that any future attempts at unauthorized mining will be met with swift legal action.