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Ajanaala Police Seize Multiple Sand‑laden Trucks in Crackdown on Illegal Mining
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 11:33 AM
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Punjab police in Ajanaala halted illegal sand mining, confiscating several trucks loaded with sand.
The law‑enforcement team in Ajanaala, Punjab, conducted a surprise operation targeting illegal sand extraction activities. During the raid, officers intercepted a convoy of trucks that were found to be carrying sand sourced without the required permits.
Police officials seized the vehicles on the spot, citing violations of mining regulations that prohibit unauthorised extraction and transport of sand. The seized trucks have been taken to the local police station for further legal processing.
Authorities emphasized that the action is part of an ongoing effort to curb unregulated mining, which poses environmental risks and deprives the state of revenue from lawful quarrying operations.
Police officials seized the vehicles on the spot, citing violations of mining regulations that prohibit unauthorised extraction and transport of sand. The seized trucks have been taken to the local police station for further legal processing.
Authorities emphasized that the action is part of an ongoing effort to curb unregulated mining, which poses environmental risks and deprives the state of revenue from lawful quarrying operations.