Bijnor : A joint raid by the mining department and Badhapur police along Kho river exposed rampant illegal sand and soil mining, leading to the seizure of heavy machinery and action against 33 dumpers near Jahanabad Khobda village.
During the Nov 1 operation, officials impounded one loader, one poclain machine, and seven dumpers actively involved in illegal extraction, while issuing challans to 26 other dumpers on the spot. Badhapur SHO Dharmendra Kumar confirmed that eight vehicles, including the heavy machinery, were seized alongside the 26 challaned dumpers. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Meerut | Silver Rate in Meerut | Bank Holidays in Meerut | Public Holidays in Meerut | Meerut AQI | Weather in Meerut | Petrol Price in Meerut | Diesel Price in Meerut | CNG Price in Meerut | LPG Price in Meerut Stay updated with the latest Meerut news.
The police and mining department are keeping a close watch, and anyone involved will face strict action,” Kumar said, adding that enforcement drives will continue. The scale of the haul has raised sharp questions over local monitoring and how heavy earthmovers were operating along the riverbed undetected, posing severe threats to river ecology and state revenue. “We will not allow illegal mining to continue in the area. Download the TOI App.