Palamu: District Mining Officer Anand Kumar, along with the local police, reached Satbarwa based on directives given by Deputy Commissioner Shashi Ranjan regarding the prevention of unauthorized mining, storage, and transportation in the district. At the village of Murma in the Satbarwa police station area, they found a crusher being operated unlawfully. They seized 17 hundred cubic feet of boulder chips and 200 cubic feet of dust from the crusher and registered a case against the crusher operator, Manik Yadav, and unidentified individuals involved in its operation.
What’s the Matter?
District Mining Officer Anand Kumar had been receiving continuous reports about the unauthorized operation of the crusher in the Satbarwa police station area, leading to this action. When they arrived at Murma village, they discovered the illegal operation. Anand Kumar also inspected brick kilns operated in the area. During the inspection, brick kilns operated by Rajan Singh of Lesliganj and Prakash Kumar Sahu of Latehar were examined.
Regarding unauthorized mining, storage, and transportation, Deputy Commissioner Shashi Ranjan stated that no such activities should occur in the district at any cost. He directed all relevant officials to ensure this and instructed to take legal action against those involved in unauthorized activities related to mining.
District Mining Officer Anand Kumar mentioned that, as per Deputy Commissioner Shashi Ranjan’s directives, the department is fully active in preventing unauthorized mining, transportation, and storage in the district. He emphasized that no unauthorized mining or related activities would be tolerated in the district. He also stated that those involved in unauthorized business activities would not be spared.
