In January 2025, the Bureau took strong action against illegal mining, registering 238 cases, seizing 258
vehicles, and arresting 136 individuals.
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, February 14-
The Haryana State Enforcement Bureau has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining, registering 238 cases and arresting 136 individuals in January 2025. During this period, the Bureau team conducted raids at 582 locations across the state concerning the illegal mining of soil/sand/gravel, seizing 258 vehicles on the spot.
Under the efficient leadership of Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur, the Bureau launched a campaign against illegal activities, particularly illegal mining. In this sequence, a fine of Rs 127.86 lakh was imposed on the land mafia involved in illegal mining in January 2025, out of which Rs 63.54 lakh was recovered in the
same month (January 2025), and the process of recovering the outstanding fine is ongoing.
The Enforcement Bureau team, taking action against the land mafia involved in illegal mining in district Panchkula, seized 16 vehicles in a single day, including 13 dumpers, one poklane machine, and 2 hydras, and took legal action against the accused.