Madhya Pradesh authorities deploy force at illegal sand mining locations; take preventive measures
The Hindu·10h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Madhya Pradesh authorities deployed Special Armed Forces in Morena district along the Chambal river Thursday to curb illegal sand mining. The action follows Supreme Court criticism of both Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan governments. SAF personnel stationed at sensitive locations prevent unauthorized sand extraction. Officials confirmed the preventive security measures Thursday.
Key Entities
Madhya PradeshMorena districtChambal riverSpecial Armed Forces (SAF)Supreme CourtRajasthanIllegal sand mining