Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Three Arrested in Illegal Excavation Case
In West Bengal, three people were arrested for allegedly digging up and selling soil from government land, cutting down trees, and harming the environment.
The court has also named 11 people, including a big politician, in the case.
The police are still investigating and might arrest more people.
The land involved is very big, about 1,100 bighas, and the activities have caused a lot of damage to the government property and the environment.
Three individuals arrested for illegal excavation and environmental damage in Nadia district.
Abhishek Banerjee and 10 others named by the court in the case.
Allegations include illegal excavation, selling soil, felling trees, and damaging government property.
Investigation ongoing; police examining the role of the remaining accused.
Substantial loss to government property and serious environmental damage reported.
- Who
- Three individuals arrested; Abhishek Banerjee and 10 others named by the court
- What
- Illegal excavation and environmental damage on government land
- When
- Arrests made on Wednesday; case filed earlier
- Where
- Nakashipara, Nadia district, West Bengal
- Why
- Allegations of illegal activities and environmental degradation
Government and Complainants
Accused Individuals
Allegations of Illegal Activities
Government and Complainants
The government and complainants allege that the accused illegally excavated and sold soil, felled and sold valuable trees, damaged government property, and caused environmental degradation.
Accused Individuals
The accused individuals have been arrested and are being investigated for their role in the alleged illegal activities.
- Location
- Nakashipara, Nadia district, West Bengal
- Number of Accused
- 11
- Arrested Individuals
- Shahajan Sheikh, Hasmat Sheikh, Bidyut Sarkar
- Land Involved
- 1,100 bighas of government khas land
- Alleged Activities
- Illegal excavation, selling soil, felling trees, damaging property, environmental degradation