Archive · 31 May 2025
Probe Stalls in Illegal Sand Mining Near Yamuna
Someone is taking sand illegally from the Yamuna river, and the government is investigating.
However, even though they filed a report, the police and other departments haven't done much yet.
A team is looking into how much damage was done, but they haven't finished their report.
The company doing the mining is accused of taking too much sand and digging directly from the river, which is against the rules.
Investigation into illegal sand mining near Yamuna River lacks progress.
FIR filed six days prior, yet action remains limited.
Haryana Police and other agencies show little initiative.
Assessment team formed, but no report has been submitted yet.
Private company named in FIR for unauthorized sand extraction.
- Who
- Haryana Police, Haryana State Enforcement Bureau, a private company.
- What
- Investigation into illegal sand mining and alteration of the Yamuna River's course.
- When
- FIR filed on the night of May 24–25; investigation ongoing.
- Where
- Asadpur village, Sonipat, Haryana, near Yamuna River
- Why
- To investigate allegations of illegal sand mining and river course alteration.
- Event
- Illegal sand mining near Yamuna
- Location
- Asadpur village, Sonipat, Haryana
- Report Date
- FIR filed May 24-25
- Involved Parties
- Haryana Police, Enforcement Bureau
- Accused
- Private company, name not specified