Acting on the instructions of Collector Jitendra Yadav, the Mineral Department conducted surprise inspections across several villages in Rajnandgaon district and seized five vehicles involved in the illegal excavation and transportation of murum, sand and limestone aggregates. Legal proceedings have been initiated under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act.
Acting on the instructions of Collector Jitendra Yadav, the Mineral Department conducted surprise inspections across several areas of Rajnandgaon district, leading to the seizure of three vehicles and one JCB involved in illegal mining and transportation activities.
The Rajnandgaon Mineral Department seized four vehicles involved in illegal transportation of limestone, sand and murum during a surprise inspection drive conducted under the collector’s directive.
Illegal sand excavation has resurfaced in Dongargaon, prompting the Rajnandgaon district administration to launch strict enforcement measures. Multiple vehicles transporting illegally mined sand have been seized in back-to-back operations.