Purulia: Officials Crack Down on Illegal Soil Mining at Joychandi Hill

• Illegal soil extraction has been reported at the base of Joychandi Hill in Purulia, with soil being cut at night using machines and tractors.
• The Raghunathpur No. 1 Block Land and Land Reforms Department investigated, finding extensive evidence of the illicit activity.
• The administration will now implement regular surveillance, increased patrols, and deploy extra staff to curb the illegal extraction.
• Local residents are hopeful that these new measures will significantly reduce the theft of natural resources.

Why It Matters: It signifies administrative action against illegal resource exploitation near Joychandi Hill.