Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Drone Survey Reveals Illegal Mining Roads in Haryana Aravalis
Imagine some bad guys were digging up rocks illegally in a protected forest area.
They built secret roads to sneak the rocks out.
The government was supposed to stop them, but didn't.
Now, the Supreme Court is stepping in.
A drone was used to find these secret roads, and the court is upset that officials didn't do their jobs.
The people who live near the forest are worried because the illegal mining is damaging the environment.
A drone survey uncovered multiple illegal roads used for transporting stones from Basai Meo to Rajasthan.
The roads connect Basai Meo and Rawa in Haryana to Chhapra and Nangal villages in Rajasthan.
The Supreme Court has been involved, scrutinizing Haryana officials over illegal mining.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and forest department are investigating the matter.
A former Sarpanch of Basai Meo was suspended due to alleged involvement in the illegal construction.
- Who
- Miners, government officials, the anti-corruption bureau (ACB), forest department, Supreme Court, and Basai Meo villagers are involved.
- What
- A drone survey revealed multiple unauthorized roads used by miners in the Aravalis, used for illegal mining activities. This prompted a Supreme Court investigation.
- When
- The drone survey was carried out on Wednesday and the investigation started recently.
- Where
- Nuh's Basai Meo village in Haryana, connecting to Rajasthan through the Aravalis.
- Why
- To facilitate illegal mining and transport of stones from Nuh's Basai Meo village to Rajasthan, despite a ban in Nuh.
Environmentalists/Villagers
Government/Miners
Responsibility for Illegal Mining
Environmentalists/Villagers
Villagers and environmental groups are concerned about the illegal mining and the lack of action from government officials.
Government/Miners
Government officials deny responsibility and pass the blame, with the Chief Secretary and other officials being scrutinized.
- Location
- Nuh, Haryana
- Issue
- Illegal mining and road construction
- Investigation Method
- Drone survey
- Legal Body Involved
- Supreme Court
- Village Involved
- Basai Meo
- Law used for suspension
- Haryana Panchayati Raj Act
- Destination of Mined Stones
- Rajasthan