A case of illegal murrum and sand mining has come to light in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh. After protests by local people, the drivers fled the spot, leaving behind Hyva trucks and JCB machines engaged in the mining. Villagers allege that despite a complaint being made to the Collector in this regard, no action has been taken so far.
According to information, murrum and sand were allegedly being excavated in the area without permission. When local people came to know about it, they registered their protest. As the protest intensified, the drivers of the vehicles engaged in the excavation left the Hyva trucks and JCB machines at the site and went away. The machines and vehicles remained parked at the spot.
Local people say complaints about illegal mining in the area have been made for a long time. They allege that even after the administration was informed about the activity and a complaint was made to the Collector, effective action was not taken.
Villagers have demanded a halt to illegal mining and action against those responsible. However, details of any action taken by the administration in the matter and the official position related to mining permission are still awaited.
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