Archive · 9 Dec 2025
FIR filed against BJP MLA's stone crusher for illegal mining
The police in Himachal Pradesh have filed a case against a stone crusher owned by BJP MLA Ashish Sharma.
The case is about illegal mining, forgery, cheating, and not paying the required fees.
The stone crusher, called Mahadevi Stone Crusher, is accused of taking out 45,752 metric tonnes of minerals illegally, causing a loss of Rs 36.60 lakh to the state.
The police found that the company was using special forms meant for moving minerals to the crusher for selling them directly, which is not allowed.
The investigation is ongoing to find out who is responsible and if any officials helped in these illegal activities.
Ashish Sharma, who is now a BJP MLA, was elected in 2022 and joined the BJP in 2024 after resigning as an Independent MLA.
FIR filed against BJP MLA Ashish Sharma's stone crusher for illegal mining and related offenses.
Allegations include forgery, cheating, and royalty evasion, with activities dating back to 2023.
The stone crusher, Mahadevi Stone Crusher, is accused of illegally extracting 45,752 metric tonnes of minerals.
The estimated loss to the state exchequer is Rs 36.60 lakh.
The investigation is ongoing to determine individual responsibility and any official collusion.
- Who
- BJP MLA Ashish Sharma
- What
- FIR filed for illegal mining, forgery, cheating, and royalty evasion
- When
- FIR lodged on September 9, 2024, with activities dating back to 2023
- Where
- Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- Alleged illegal extraction and misuse of government-mandated mineral transportation documents
- MLA Involved
- Ashish Sharma
- Location
- Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
- Crusher Unit
- Mahadevi Stone Crusher
- Illegal Extraction
- 45,752 metric tonnes
- Estimated Loss
- Rs 36.60 lakh
- FIR Date
- September 9, 2024
- IPC Sections
- 379, 420, 468, 120-B