A disturbing incident of illegal sand mining has come to light in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district, where a head constable was injured after a suspected illegal miner allegedly tried to run him over during a routine check. The incident occurred late Tuesday night in Kamthi village.
Details of the Incident
The injured officer, head constable Rajeshwar Rahangdale, was acting on information about illegal sand transportation in the area. He reached the spot along with fellow constable Sunil Vishwakarma for verification. During the operation, a tractor loaded with sand allegedly hit the head constable. Videos from the scene purportedly show the vehicle carrying sand.
Legal Action Taken
Police have registered a case against three individuals identified as Akash Tekam, Surjit Tekam, and Devisingh Kumre. One of the accused has been arrested, while the other two are being questioned. The investigation is ongoing.
Speaking to the Times of India, Inspector General of Police, Balaghat Range, Lalit Shakyawar, said, "The head constable is stable and the matter is under investigation." Rahangdale is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Gondia.
Broader Concerns Over Illegal Sand Mining
Officials from the minerals department have indicated that there are no authorised sand ghats in Kamthi, broadly hinting at rampant illegal sand mining in the area. Local reports also alleged that sand was being transported from the Garapuri stream.
This incident adds to a disturbing trail of similar incidents in Madhya Pradesh and other parts of the country, highlighting the ongoing issue of illegal sand mining and the risks faced by law enforcement personnel.
