Jammu, Nov 11 (PTI) Police on Thursday impounded eight vehicles used in illegal mining in Jammu district, officials said.

Continuing its drive against the menace of illegal mining, a multi-pronged strategy was devised by police to launch a crackdown on vehicles used in illegal mining.

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Police teams raided several places at Jhajjar Kotli, Chatha and Chinore and seized eight different vehicles involved in illegal mining, they said.

Cases have been registered against the vehicle owners.

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The mining was done in violation of order of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court.

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