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Crime
Supreme Court asks Rajasthan to submit report on forest ranger's death in Chambal mining probe
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 02:31 PM
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The Supreme Court has ordered the Rajasthan government to provide a detailed report on the death of a forest ranger that occurred amid an ongoing investigation into illegal mining along the Chambal river.
The apex court intervened after a forest ranger died while a probe into illegal mining activities along the Chambal river was underway. The death has raised concerns about possible foul play and the safety of officials handling the case.
The Supreme Court's order directs the Rajasthan state government to submit a comprehensive report detailing the circumstances of the ranger's death, the status of the mining investigation, and any steps taken to protect forest personnel.
The court emphasized the need for a transparent inquiry, noting that illegal sand and stone extraction in the Chambal basin has been a persistent problem, often leading to conflicts with environmental authorities.
Rajasthan officials are expected to compile the information and forward it to the court within the stipulated timeframe, while the mining probe continues under the supervision of the forest department and law‑enforcement agencies.
The Supreme Court's order directs the Rajasthan state government to submit a comprehensive report detailing the circumstances of the ranger's death, the status of the mining investigation, and any steps taken to protect forest personnel.
The court emphasized the need for a transparent inquiry, noting that illegal sand and stone extraction in the Chambal basin has been a persistent problem, often leading to conflicts with environmental authorities.
Rajasthan officials are expected to compile the information and forward it to the court within the stipulated timeframe, while the mining probe continues under the supervision of the forest department and law‑enforcement agencies.