illegal sand mining

In a bold move, Bihar's Mines Minister Pramod Kumar unveiled a comprehensive plan to tackle the rampant issue of illegal sand mining while safeguarding officials. The strategy includes outfitting field staff with body cameras, the use of drones for aerial surveillance, and the installation of weighing bridges at extraction points.

Green court orders probe into 23 cases of mining violations

The National Green Tribunal has formed a joint committee to investigate allegations of illegal sand mining on the Subarnarekha river in Odisha's Balasore district. The committee, comprising representatives from district administration, SEIAA, and OSPCB, will submit a report within four weeks. This action follows a petition by local residents concerned about environmental degradation and revenue loss.

One arrested, two detained for questioning

Nayagarh district administration launched a major crackdown on illegal sand mining, detaining 14 men and seizing 11 vehicles. This action follows a brutal murder linked to mining mafia violence. Raids targeted illegal mining and sand transportation, with officials vowing continued enforcement against the menace that has fueled local unrest.

Also Seeks NHAI Response

The Supreme Court has taken a firm stand against the Rajasthan government, holding them directly accountable for the illegal extraction of sand within the National Chambal Sanctuary, a crucial habitat for endangered wildlife like gharials and dolphins.

Jeypore police intensified their crackdown on illegal activities, seizing five tractors involved in unauthorized sand transportation from the Kolab riverbed. In a separate operation, 82 cattle being smuggled to Uttar Pradesh were rescued, with three individuals apprehended. Authorities are maintaining a zero-tolerance policy against such unlawful practices.

A tragic accident in Chatra claimed the life of 27-year-old Khushboo Devi and left her husband and two-year-old daughter critically injured. A speeding tractor, reportedly carrying illegally mined sand, lost control while attempting to evade a police vehicle, colliding with the family's motorcycle. The driver fled the scene.