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Crime
Madhya Pradesh Mineral Dept Seizes Two Tractor‑Trailers in Illegal Sand Transport
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 12:17 PM
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The state’s Mineral Department confiscated two tractor‑trailers involved in unauthorised sand transport and handed them over to police custody for further action.
The Mineral Department of Madhya Pradesh has seized two tractor‑trailers that were allegedly engaged in the illegal transport of sand. The vehicles were intercepted during a routine enforcement operation aimed at curbing unlicensed sand extraction and movement.
Following the seizure, both tractor‑trailers were placed under police custody, ensuring that the evidence chain remains intact while investigations proceed. Police officials are supervising the vehicles to prevent any tampering or further illegal activity.
Authorities have indicated that the seized assets will be dealt with in accordance with existing mining and transport regulations. The department has opened a case file and will pursue appropriate legal action against the operators, reinforcing the state's stance against illicit sand trade.
Following the seizure, both tractor‑trailers were placed under police custody, ensuring that the evidence chain remains intact while investigations proceed. Police officials are supervising the vehicles to prevent any tampering or further illegal activity.
Authorities have indicated that the seized assets will be dealt with in accordance with existing mining and transport regulations. The department has opened a case file and will pursue appropriate legal action against the operators, reinforcing the state's stance against illicit sand trade.