Chandigarh: Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining across the state, with the Mining Department carrying out a special late-night raid in Bhallan village of Nangal tehsil in Sri Anandpur Sahib during the intervening night of October 23 and 24.
During the operation, a Poklain machine and a tipper being used for illegal mining have been seized. One person involved in the illegal mining activity was also apprehended during the action.
Sharing details of the operation, Punjab Mines and Geology Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal said the department was maintaining strict vigilance to curb unlawful mining activities and would take firm action against those found violating mining regulations. He said the state government was committed to protecting Punjab’s natural resources and ensuring that mining activities were carried out strictly in accordance with the law.
The Mines and Geology Minister categorically said, “The Mines and Geology Department will continue its enforcement efforts against illegal mining and take action wherever violations are detected, with the objective of safeguarding mineral resources and preventing unauthorised mining activities across Punjab.”
