As many as 10 companies of SAF have been deployed to prevent illegal sand mining in Chambal sanctuary in Morena district. This action has been taken consequent to the directives given from time to time by Gwalior Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court. Chief Secretary Anthony DeSa had also given order regarding this recently. Besides, 20 mobile parties have also been constituted for prevention of illegal mining of sand round-the-clock. For effective action, 34 check-points have been set up and SAF jawans have been deployed as per them. According to Collector Madan Kumar, in 23 cases of illegal sand mining since year 2012, cases have been registered against 215 by name and 600 other accused persons. As many as 29 accused have been externed from district. Besides, action against 7 accused has been taken under National Security Act. At a meeting of Task Force Committee recently, it was decided that case will registered against landowner if sand is found piled up illegally at an open space.