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CISF Seizes 5 Trucks Carrying 250 Tonnes of Coal in Jharkhand Crackdown
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 08:36 PM
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The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) intensified its anti‑theft operation in Jharkhand, confiscating five fuel‑laden trucks with a total of 250 tonnes of coal.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) stepped up its anti‑theft drive in Jharkhand this week, targeting illegal coal movement from mines. During the operation, CISF personnel stopped five trucks that were transporting a combined 250 tonnes of coal, which is a significant quantity in the context of regional theft.
Authorities said the seized trucks were en route to an undisclosed destination, and the coal was believed to have been extracted without proper permits. The seizure underscores the growing concern of organized coal pilferage that deprives the state of revenue and fuels illegal markets.
CISF officials confirmed that the trucks have been impounded and the cargo will be handed over to the relevant mining and revenue departments for further investigation. The force has urged transporters and mining operators to cooperate fully and adhere to legal procedures to curb such illicit activities.
The operation forms part of a broader strategy by the central and state governments to tighten security around mineral resources, especially in coal‑rich regions like Jharkhand, where theft has been a persistent challenge.
No arrests were reported at the time of the seizure, but investigations are ongoing to trace the source of the stolen coal and identify any networks involved.
Authorities said the seized trucks were en route to an undisclosed destination, and the coal was believed to have been extracted without proper permits. The seizure underscores the growing concern of organized coal pilferage that deprives the state of revenue and fuels illegal markets.
CISF officials confirmed that the trucks have been impounded and the cargo will be handed over to the relevant mining and revenue departments for further investigation. The force has urged transporters and mining operators to cooperate fully and adhere to legal procedures to curb such illicit activities.
The operation forms part of a broader strategy by the central and state governments to tighten security around mineral resources, especially in coal‑rich regions like Jharkhand, where theft has been a persistent challenge.
No arrests were reported at the time of the seizure, but investigations are ongoing to trace the source of the stolen coal and identify any networks involved.