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Sand Mafia Attacks Flying Squad in Datia, Madhya Pradesh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 27 Jun 2026, 10:46 AM
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A flying squad of a sand company faced an assault by sand mafia members with sticks and clubs while attempting to halt illegal mining in Datia's Sewda region. The team was pursued for nearly half a kilometer.
In the Sewda area of Datia district, Madhya Pradesh, a flying squad from a sand company was subjected to an attack by individuals involved in illegal sand mining. The team had arrived to stop illicit excavation activities.
Eyewitness accounts and a widely circulated video suggest that the attackers used sticks and clubs against the flying squad members. The confrontation forced the team to retreat and flee for nearly half a kilometer.
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by authorities and enforcement agencies in curbing illegal mining operations in the region.
Eyewitness accounts and a widely circulated video suggest that the attackers used sticks and clubs against the flying squad members. The confrontation forced the team to retreat and flee for nearly half a kilometer.
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by authorities and enforcement agencies in curbing illegal mining operations in the region.