Crackdown on Sand Mafia in Gondia: High-Value Equipment Seized

In a major action against the sand mafia, authorities seized earth moving equipment and tipper lorries worth Rs 3.42 crore in Gondia district, Maharashtra. The crackdown occurred in Ghatkuroda and Ghogra villages along the Waiganga river. Legal charges have been filed against unidentified individuals.

In a decisive move against the sand mafia in Maharashtra's Gondia district, authorities confiscated earth moving equipment and tipper lorries totaling Rs 3.42 crore in value, officials reported on Sunday.

Raids were executed in Ghatkuroda and Ghogra villages situated on the Waiganga river in Tirora tehsil on Saturday. The operation was spearheaded by district collector Prajit Nair and Superintendent of Police Gorakh Bhamre.

Seven earthmovers and four tipper lorries, allegedly used for illegal sand excavation, transportation, and storage, were taken into custody. A case has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against 11 unidentified suspects connected to the vehicles, Inspector Amit Wankhede confirmed.

(With inputs from agencies.)