Surjewala: Mining Mafia Destroying Aravallis, Looting Public Resources in Haryana

• Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala alleged large-scale illegal mining in Haryana's Aravalli region, causing massive environmental damage and huge losses to the state exchequer.
• He charged that the "mining mafia" is openly looting public resources and destroying the Aravalli hills, with political protection.
• The Enforcement Directorate revealed illegal mining in Dadum hills defrauded the government treasury of ₹1,200 crore.
• Five people died in a past mining accident in Tosham, but no effective action was taken.
• Locals face fear from night-long mining, heavy machinery noise, tremors, and house cracks, with complaints being ignored by the BJP government.

Why It Matters: Surjewala slams BJP government over rampant illegal mining in Aravallis, causing environmental and financial damage.