Archive · 1 Oct 2026
CISF Seizes 207 Tonnes in Jharkhand Coal Crackdown
The CISF carried out an operation against suspected illegal coal trading in Jharkhand.
Officers found 207.17 tonnes of coal near a village close to Vedkaro Mines.
They believe the coal may have been collected from different mining areas and stored in a hidden place.
Motorcycles were allegedly used to move the coal.
Four motorcycles were seized along with the coal.
The coal was worth about Rs 8.77 lakh.
Officers used drones, a special response team and tracker dogs during the search.
The investigation is continuing to find out where the coal came from and who was involved.
The CISF seized 207.17 tonnes of coal near Charakpania village in Bokaro district, Jharkhand.
The coal was found near Vedkaro Mines in Central Coalfields Limited’s B&K Area.
Authorities valued the seized coal at approximately Rs 8.77 lakh and confiscated four motorcycles.
Drone surveillance reportedly identified the location before a CISF team, Quick Response Team and tracker dogs searched it.
The operation is part of the CISF’s Zero Coal Leakage campaign, with an investigation into the alleged supply network continuing.
- Who
- The Central Industrial Security Force, working with Central Coalfields Limited, conducted the operation.
- What
- Authorities seized 207.17 tonnes of suspected illegally stored and transported coal and four motorcycles.
- When
- The operation was reported on September 30; the article identifies the day as Wednesday but does not specify a year.
- Where
- Near Charakpania village and Vedkaro Mines in the B&K Area of Central Coalfields Limited, Bokaro district, Jharkhand.
- Why
- The operation aimed to prevent coal theft, pilferage, illegal storage and unauthorised transportation.
- Coal seized
- 207.17 tonnes
- Estimated value
- Approximately Rs 8.77 lakh
- Location
- Near Charakpania village, close to Vedkaro Mines, Bokaro district
- Vehicles seized
- Four motorcycles
- Detection method
- Drone surveillance
- Participating units
- CISF raid team, Quick Response Team, tracker dogs and Central Coalfields Limited personnel
- Campaign
- Zero Coal Leakage