In view of increasing cases of illegal mining activities in various parts of Kumaon division, a special police team led by DIG Sanjay Gunjyal conducted as many as 40 raids in the riverbeds of Nainital and other districts in the last ten days and imposed penalty on illegal mining operators under Mining Act.
It may be mentioned here that State Director General of Police BS Sidhu has recently formed a police team comprised of DIG, SP, DSP, inspector, sub-inspector and constables to stop illegal
mining activities across the State.
DIG Gunjyal said that based on intelligence input, he led a police team and conducted 40 raids in the riverbeds of Nainital and seized minerals, sand and grit from the riverbed area which were acquired by mining operators illegally.
The police imposed penalty amounting to Rs2.5 crore on violators after being caught carrying minerals from unauthorised areas.
Gunjyal said that police teams will soon be deployed at various districts of Garhwal division to put check on
illegal mining activities.