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Crime
Bijuri Police Seize 200 Tonnes of Illegal Coal in Anupur, Madhya Pradesh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 06:02 PM
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Bijuri police, acting under the anti‑illegal mining drive, confiscated five trucks carrying roughly 200 tonnes of coal in Anupur, Madhya Pradesh, and discovered two vehicles with expired transport permits.
The night‑time operation in Anupur, a town in Madhya Pradesh, saw Bijuri police intercept a convoy of five heavy‑duty trucks suspected of transporting illegally mined coal. The raid was part of a broader state‑wide campaign aimed at curbing unauthorized extraction and movement of mineral resources.
Authorities seized approximately 200 tonnes of coal from the vehicles and found that two of the trucks were operating with transport permits that had already expired. The seized coal is expected to be handed over to the district administration for proper disposal.
Police officials said the seizure underscores the growing focus on enforcing mining regulations and preventing the illegal coal trade that fuels environmental degradation and revenue loss for the state. Further investigations are underway to identify the source of the coal and any networks involved in its illicit movement.
Authorities seized approximately 200 tonnes of coal from the vehicles and found that two of the trucks were operating with transport permits that had already expired. The seized coal is expected to be handed over to the district administration for proper disposal.
Police officials said the seizure underscores the growing focus on enforcing mining regulations and preventing the illegal coal trade that fuels environmental degradation and revenue loss for the state. Further investigations are underway to identify the source of the coal and any networks involved in its illicit movement.