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Madhya Pradesh Police Seize 1000 Tonnes of Illegal Coal Worth Over ₹40 Lakh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 22 Jun 2026, 05:01 AM
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In a significant crackdown on illegal mining, Madhya Pradesh police have confiscated approximately 1000 tonnes of coal in the Byohari police station area of Shahdol district. The seized contraband is estimated to be worth over ₹40 lakh.
Acting on intelligence regarding illegal mineral trade, the police in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district have executed a major operation. Officers from the Byohari police station seized a substantial quantity of coal, amounting to approximately 1000 tonnes.
The operation targeted the illicit trade of minerals within the region. Authorities have placed the estimated value of the confiscated coal at over ₹40 lakh, highlighting the scale of the illegal operation.
This seizure represents a significant blow to illegal mining and transportation activities in the area. Further investigation is expected to uncover the network involved in this contraband trade.
The operation targeted the illicit trade of minerals within the region. Authorities have placed the estimated value of the confiscated coal at over ₹40 lakh, highlighting the scale of the illegal operation.
This seizure represents a significant blow to illegal mining and transportation activities in the area. Further investigation is expected to uncover the network involved in this contraband trade.