Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, January 2 –
The Haryana government is taking stringent measures against illegal mining across the state. Apart from registering FIRs against offenders, the government is also imposing hefty fines on those involved in unlawful mining activities.
According to highly placed sources, several strict measures have been implemented by the government to
safeguard natural resources and prevent illegal mining. The Administration has ramped up inspections and
surveillance at mining sites, with the use of drones and other advanced technologies to detect illegal
activities. Moreover, vehicles involved in illegal mining are being seized, and perpetrators are being penalized
under the law.
Reports published in certain newspapers about illegal mining in Rawa village, Nuh district, claiming a loss of
Rs. 2,200 crore to the state, are entirely baseless. Similarly, social media claims related to this issue are also
without merit. As per available information, mining in the Aravalli region of Gurgaon, Faridabad, and Nuh
districts has been prohibited by a Supreme Court order since 2002. Furthermore, there is an interstate
dispute between Haryana and Rajasthan regarding the boundary in this area, which has been exploited by
Rajasthan’s mining leaseholders to encroach on Haryana’s land.