13,000 MT illegal mining mineral unearthed in Yamunanagar
Over 13,000 metric tonne (MT) of illegal mining mineral has been unearthed at two screening plants and two stone crushers at Ranipur village of Bilaspur subdivision in the district.
Officials of the Mines and Geology Department said the mineral was acquired through illegal mining, as no authorised quarries had been operational in the area.
Assistant Mining Engineer Chander Bhushan Tiwari has written to the SHO of the Haryana State Enforcement Bureau in Yamunanagar, requesting the registration of FIRs against the owners of the screening plants and crushers.
The illegal mineral was uncovered during a surprise check by a team from the mining department. "An inspection was recently conducted at two screening plants and two crushers at Ranipur and illegal mineral was detected," said Rohit Singh Rana, Mining Inspector.
The inspection revealed 3,380 MT of raw and processed mining mineral at a screening plant and a crusher, while 10,588 MT was found at another plant and crusher.
The department has also imposed a fine of Rs 43.90 lakh on the owners. "The illegal activities were carried out despite the absence of any operational quarries in the area. Appropriate action is being taken," added Rana.
FIRs are expected to be registered soon as part of efforts to curb illegal mining in the district.
