Illegal mining continues unchecked in various blocks across District Reasi, as responsible citizens from the district allege that authorities are turning a blind eye to the grievances lodged by locals to curb this menace. The illegal miners are accused of plundering natural resources and posing a threat to lives by using heavy machinery to dig deeper into the earth.
Tragically, last year, a five-year-old boy lost his life after slipping into a trench dug by these miners. The parent of the deceased child stated, “They are using heavy machinery and digging deeper, which poses life-threatening risks.” Although authorities have taken some steps, illegal mining remains rampant in the area. Speaking to a correspondent, a political activist demanded compensation for the deceased child.
