Baramulla, Dec. 20 -- A day after a massive landslide that struck the Khanpora area of Baramulla reignited concerns over illegal stone quarrying in north Kashmir, with police confirming that an FIR has been registered and an investigation launched to identify those responsible for activities that allegedly destabilised the slope.

According to a police handout issued on Saturday, the landslide-believed to have been triggered by unregulated quarrying operations-sent tons of soil, rocks, and debris cascading down a hillside, enveloping Khanpora, Drangbal and adjoining Baramulla township in clouds of thick dust. The slide caused widespread alarm among residents but, fortunately, resulted in no loss of life or property damage.

A police team ...