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Illegal Sand Mining Uncovered in Amritsar; FIR Registered

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1

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A joint team from the Mining Department and the Amritsar rural police conducted a late-night raid in Kot Sidhu village. The team found excavated sand and three JCB machines and seven tippers being used for mining and transportation. An FIR was registered at the Bhindi Saida police station under Section 21(1) of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.

From tribuneindia.com

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The raid highlights ongoing scrutiny regarding illegal sand mining along the Ravi river and in the border belt. Police are currently investigating to identify the landowners and owners of the machinery and vehicles used in the unauthorized excavation.

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Ravi
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