Attempting to send a stern message, the state government suspended four officers in Khaga of Fatehpur district for their involvement in illegal mining.
A government spokesman said in lucknow on Wednesday that SDM of Khaga, Amit Kumar Bhatt, Circle Officer of Khaga, Surendra Kumar, SHO of Dhata police station, Rajesh Kumar Singh and Mining Officer of Fatehpur, Ajay Kumar Yadav with immediate effect for their involvement in illegal mining.
“The government has also sought clarifications from District Magistrate and SP of Fatehpur for their failure to control illegal mining in their region,” the government spokesman said in a written communique.
Sources say that there were reports about illegal mining in that region. An enquiry was conducted in which local officers were found involved in the malaise.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has time and again made it clear that illegal mining in the state would not be tolerated and allowed. He also asked the DMs and SSPs to ensure that officers who indulged in illegal mining were punished.