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The Times of India
The Times of India
National
Anand Bodh | TNN

Six persons arrested for illegal mining in Himachal Pradesh, FIRs registered

Mining Police Himachal Sanjay Kundu Environment Una

SHIMLA: In a major operation launched against illegal mining at five locations including Bathu- Bathri- Santoshgarh, Khanpur - Nangal Khurd – Fatehpur, Ghaluwal, Basal and Jankaur in Una district on Sunday late night, the police teams have seized one proclaim excavator, one JCB, 4 tipper trucks and 9 tractors engaged in illegal mining and transportation while 6 persons have also been arrested and two FIRs under mines and minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, IPC and Environment Act have been registered against them.

Una Police had carried the operation in main areas prone to illegal mining and for this operation, 7 additional Police platoons (150 police personnel) were provided by the Director General of Police Sanjay Kundu. Police teams conducted this operation throughout the night.

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