Baramulla Police Registers FIR in Khanpora Landslide Incident
KINS Desk
Baramulla, Dec 19 (KINS): Baramulla Police have taken cognizance of a landslide incident that occurred at Khanpora on 19 December 2025. The incident was caused due to illegal stone quarrying activities in the area, resulting in a sudden slide of debris and earth.
According to news agency KINS, the landslide posed a serious threat to human life and created apprehension of damage to both public and private property. Police team immediately reached the spot, assessed the situation, and ensured that no loss of life occurred.
In this regard, Police Station Baramulla has registered a case vide FIR No. 219/2025 under relevant provisions of law. Investigation into the matter has been initiated to identify those responsible.
Baramulla Police remain committed to ensuring public safety and will take strict action against all those found involved in illegal activities, the Baramulla police in a statement said.
Meanwhile, people associated with quarrying activities at Khanpora, Sopore said their livelihood should not be affected.
“The incident yesterday occurred due to prolonged dryness. We hope the authorities will find an alternative so that people associated with this work do not suffer,” a local resident said. (KINS)
