Strict Action Against Illegal Mining in Badaun: Vehicles Seized During Night Raids, Legal Proceedings Underway

Budaun (RNI) Budaun In Badaun district, a stern crackdown on illegal mining continues. Following the directives of District Mining Officer Gulshan Kumar, teams from the mining department conducted night raids across various police stations over the past 15 days based on confidential information. During these raids, vehicles transporting soil without permission were seized and taken into custody by the respective police stations.

During the raids, 6 tractors and 1 JCB were confiscated in Faizganj Behata police station, 1 loader and 1 tractor in Bhamed village of Bilsie, 1 JCB and 3 tractors in Musahjag area, 1 JCB and 2 tractors in Kadrchowk, and 1 tractor along with 1 loader in Dabtori area. These vehicles were handed over to the police stations. Their mining records were also requested, but the drivers could not produce any documents. The mining department states that cases are being registered against the vehicle owners for illegal mining.

Sources reveal that mining mafias are extracting soil from fields under cover of darkness and selling it illegally, with videos of such activities going viral on social media.

Gulshan Kumar, the District Mining Officer, mentioned that the purpose of these actions is to curb illegal mining, and similar campaigns will continue. He also encouraged locals to confidentially report any information related to illegal mining through official government numbers.

This initiative reflects the district administration’s strong resolve against illegal mining, and further actions are expected. Since the recent transfer of Gulshan Kumar as the new District Mining Officer in Badaun, such raids have become more frequent, causing panic among those involved in illegal mining activities.

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