Police continue intensified drive against illegal mining and unauthorised transportation of laterite stone and morrum.

Khordha,(04/12):- Police continued its intensified drive against illegal mining and unauthorized transportation of laterite stone, morrum, and sand across various Police Station jurisdictions in the district. Acting on credible inputs and consistent field surveillance, multiple enforcement teams conducted surprise raids at different locations.


During the operation, police seized a total of 𝟭𝟯 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀, including 𝟲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀 loaded with laterite stones, 𝟰 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀 carrying illegal sand, and 𝟯 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀 transporting unlawful morrum.One 𝗝𝗖𝗕 machine used in the illegal extraction activity was also confiscated.Police teams apprehended 𝟱 accused persons at the spot for their direct involvement in the illegal trade.Further  investigation is underway to identify other persons involved in the operation, including transporters, financiers, and site operators.

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