Rampur Cracks Down on Illegal Mining: Poclain Seized, 49 Vehicles Fined, Mafias Shaken

• Rampur administration launched a strict campaign against illegal mining, transportation, and overloading, shaking mining mafias.
• A Poclain machine was seized at Maa Ganga Stone Crusher for illegal mining; 16 dumpers caught transporting illegally from Kosi River.
• Rs 3.21 lakh fine imposed on 49 vehicles for various violations, including illegal transport, overloading, and tax evasion.
• Conspiracy to move overloaded vehicles foiled, leading to an FIR, 3 arrests, and seizure of 4 dumpers.
• FIRs registered and arrests made for illegal soil mining; notices issued to stone crushers and action against landowners.

Why It Matters: Rampur's strict campaign against illegal mining has led to seizures, fines, and arrests, curbing mafia activities.