Three vehicles engaged in illegal coal mining seized

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaFebruary 3, 2021

A joint inspection team comprising of Executive Magistrates and Police of East Jaintia Hills District on Wednesday conducted several raids in suspected illegal coal mining areas under Umpleng and Sakhain village.

During the raid equipment which are suspected to be utilised for mining purposes have been seized and 3 (three) vehicles which are suspected to be transporting coal have also been seized.

A criminal case under Khliehriat Police Station vide Case no. 10(02)2021 U/S 120B/379/34 IPC R/W 21 MMDR Act has been registered and investigation of the case is in progress.