Nurpur Police clamp down on illegal mining operations
In a significant crackdown on illegal mining activities, Ashok Rattan, Superintendent of Police, Nurpur District in Himachal Pradesh, announced the results of a targeted operation conducted on Friday. The campaign, part of a broader initiative against unlawful mining, led to the registration of a case against a sand mafia group in the Chakki Khad area, under the jurisdiction of the Damtal Police Station.
Arvind Sharma
Mar 15, 2024 09:36
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Dharamshala, March 15, 2024: In a significant crackdown on illegal mining activities, Ashok Rattan, Superintendent of Police, Nurpur District in Himachal Pradesh, announced the results of a targeted operation conducted on Friday. The campaign, part of a broader initiative against unlawful mining, led to the registration of a case against a sand mafia group in the Chakki Khad area, under the jurisdiction of the Damtal Police Station.
During the operation, law enforcement authorities seized one Poklen, a JCB, and three tippers found actively engaged in unauthorized mining. Five individuals were arrested. They have been identified. A case under Section 21(1) of the Mines & Minerals Act alongside IPC sections 379 and 34 was registered against them at the Dumtal Police Station (Case No. 45/24).
Additionally, on March 14, 2024, the District Police issued three challans under the Illegal Mining Act, collecting a total fine of Rs 14,700 from violators. Reflecting on the year's efforts to combat illegal mining, the Nurpur District Police disclosed that up to March 15, 2024, a total of seven challans were issued, resulting in fines amounting to Rs 15,74,400. Moreover, four cases have been registered, and 24 vehicles implicated in illegal mining activities have been seized.
The Superintendent of Police emphasized the department's unwavering commitment to continuing its campaign against the illegal mining mafia, underscoring the significance of preserving the region's natural resources and upholding the law.
