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Major Crackdown On Illegal Mining In Gujarat; Police Seize Assets Worth Rs 70 Lakh
Authorities in Gujarat have intensified their crackdown on illegal mining activities as the Mines and Minerals Department, along with the police, launched a large-scale operation against mineral mafias across the state. After recent action in Surendranagar’s Chotila region, strict measures have now been taken in rural areas of Rajkot district, where police seized assets worth nearly Rs 70 lakh during raids.
The special operation was conducted in Gondal taluka under the guidance of Rajkot Range IG Nirlipt Rai.
Raids Conducted Based On Intelligence Inputs
Police officials had been receiving complaints for a long time regarding illegal mineral theft and unauthorised sand transportation in rural parts of Gondal taluka. Acting on confidential information, police teams carried out raids at multiple locations.
Raids Conducted Based On Intelligence Inputs
Police officials had been receiving complaints for a long time regarding illegal mineral theft and unauthorised sand transportation in rural parts of Gondal taluka. Acting on confidential information, police teams carried out raids at multiple locations.
During the operation, authorities seized several vehicles, including three dumpers loaded with sand that were allegedly being used for illegal mineral transportation.
Assets Worth Rs 70 Lakh Seized
Police said machinery and vehicles worth around Rs 70 lakh were confiscated during the raids. Officials believe the seizure will deal a major financial blow to mineral mafias operating in the region.
Assets Worth Rs 70 Lakh Seized
Police said machinery and vehicles worth around Rs 70 lakh were confiscated during the raids. Officials believe the seizure will deal a major financial blow to mineral mafias operating in the region.
The local police have also informed the Mines and Minerals Department about the operation, and legal proceedings have been initiated against those involved.
Fear Among Mineral Mafias
Following the strict action led by IG Nirlipt Rai, a sense of fear has reportedly spread among illegal mining operators in Rajkot’s rural belt. Police officials stated that the administration is following a zero-tolerance policy against illegal mining and theft of government resources, warning that similar actions will continue in the future.
Fear Among Mineral Mafias
Following the strict action led by IG Nirlipt Rai, a sense of fear has reportedly spread among illegal mining operators in Rajkot’s rural belt. Police officials stated that the administration is following a zero-tolerance policy against illegal mining and theft of government resources, warning that similar actions will continue in the future.
Local residents have welcomed the crackdown, saying the operation sends a strong message that no one is above the law and that strict action will be taken against illegal activities.
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