Illegal mining In Derabassi, flying squad again returns empty-handed

The residents, however, said they could show the raiding teams where mining was going on and also claimed that the raiding teams did not go to the spots where it was allegedly going on. “We can even show the mining officials that where mining is going even during day. We are doubtful about the seriousness of the administration about stopping illegal mining in our area. Illegal mining goes on unabated in Ghaggar river in the area,” said Dharampal Singh, a Derabassi resident.

There are eight approved mining sites in the area but as mining is banned in the state it could not be done there. Dharampal Singh said he could show the fresh marks of the truck coming out of Ghaggar river at many places in the area, which indicate that the mining was going on.

The DC formed five flying squads in the district to carry out surprise raids in the areas affected by illegal mining. The team, which had conducted a surprise raid in Majri Block on Wednesday, also returned empty-handed.