Department took action on illegal mining in Kichha, seized two dumpers and one JCB

A joint team of Deputy Collector Kaustubh Mishra, Deputy Director Mining Dinesh Kumar and Tehsildar Girish Chandra Tripathi raided Kanman area (Kali Mandir area) on businessmen who were mining illegally under the guise of lease under Kichha assembly. The team seized two dumpers and one machine from the spot. In Kichha, complaints were being received regarding illegal mining by machines. After which the administration took the matter seriously and the department immediately proceeded to the spot to take action and the officers seized two dumpers and one JCB from the spot.

Deputy Collector Kaustubh Mishra said that illegal mining will not be tolerated under any circumstances and a campaign will also be launched against overloading vehicles. Along with this, he told that for the last few days, the department was also receiving complaints of illegal mining.