Rajasthan’s Bhilwara leads state in crackdown on illegal mining; 346 FIRs filed, 3,358 tonnes seized

Bhilwara: Bhilwara has emerged as leaders in the state for preventing illegal mining, with 346 FIRs registered against such miners in the district from January 1 to May 31.Bhilwara SP Dharmendra Singh Yadav said that 346 FIRs have been filed till May 31 this year as compared to 188 last year.

So far, 388 individuals have been arrested. In illegal mining cases, 2,632 tonne of gravel, 122 tonne of stone, 341 tonne of garnet, 105 tonne of soil and 158 tonne of quartz/feldspar were seized, totaling 3,358 tonne of minerals. Additionally, 289 tractors with trolleys, six trucks, 60 dumpers, 20 earth movers, 18 trailers and 34 other vehicles involved in illegal mining were seized, totaling 437 vehicles. Last year, 224 vehicles were seized from Jan 1 to May 31, he said.Yadav has appealed to the public to purchase gravel or other minerals only from legally authorised mines or contractors to avoid tax evasion. If anyone is involved in illegal mining, they are urged to report it to the helpline for action. tnn

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