Mahasamund. Police has taken major action against illegal sand excavation and its transportation in Tumgaon of the district. Police has caught a total of 6 Hiva trucks, which were illegally transporting sand. Out of these, 5 Hiva trucks have been seized near Sirpur petrol pump and 1 Hiva truck has been seized near Gadhsivani. It has been handed over to the Mineral Department for further action.
According to the police, all these trucks were carrying sand from Baldakchar in Balodabazar district. The police have handed over the matter to the Mineral Department for further investigation and action so that the necessary further process can be completed.
The Mineral Department is on action mode against illegal sand excavation and is continuously taking action. The Mineral Department is running a campaign to stop illegal sand excavation across the state. Vehicles illegally transporting sand are being caught and action is being taken against them.
