Police and Mining Officials Seize Vehicles in Illegal Soil Mining Operation
Authorities in Ganjam district conducted a successful raid on Sunday night. They targeted illegal soil mining activities at Ganianalh. This location falls under the jurisdiction of the Digapahandi police station.
Joint Operation Leads to Seizure of Heavy Machinery
Acting on a specific tip-off, police officers joined forces with mining department officials. They moved quickly to investigate reports of illegal extraction. The team discovered three tractors fully loaded with soil. They also found an excavator actively engaged in the operation.
All these vehicles were immediately seized during the raid. The authorities confirmed the machinery was being used for unauthorized soil removal. This activity violates regulations governing minor mineral extraction in the area.
Official Statement Confirms Illegal Activity
P K Patra, the inspector in-charge of Digapahandi police station, provided clear details. He stated the vehicles were seized right from the excavation site. "The vehicles were seized during illegal excavation of soil from the area," Patra explained.
He further mentioned that mining officers have taken charge of the investigation. They are now examining the full scope of the illegal operation. Determining the duration and scale of this activity remains a priority for investigators.
Vehicles Currently Held at Police Station
The seized tractors and excavator are now securely detained. They are being held at the Digapahandi police station premises. This allows for proper documentation and further legal proceedings.
Local residents had reportedly grown concerned about the mining activities. The joint raid demonstrates a coordinated response to such environmental violations. It sends a strong message against unauthorized resource extraction in the region.
