Patna: EOU's Fierce Crackdown on 'Yellow Gold' Mafia; 400 Trucks Sand Seized

• EOU, police, and mining department are conducting a major joint operation against illegal sand mining in Bihar.
• Recent actions on June 26, 2025, in Maner and Bihta led to the seizure of 85,670 CFT of sand, equivalent to about 400 trucks.
• A Special Task Force (STF) targets the financial network of sand mafias, with significant arrests and seizures of equipment and weapons, including an AK-47.
• The government has a strict stance, conducting over 33,000 raids, seizing 10,702 vehicles, and imposing ₹136 crore in fines in 2024-25.
• Patna district is a key focus, with plans to e-auction 148 sand ghats and a ₹10,000 reward for information on illegal mining.

Why It Matters: EOU's strong action against illegal sand mining in Bihar targets a powerful "yellow gold" syndicate.