PoliticsSupreme Court Expands Probe into Illegal Sand Mining in Rivers
The Supreme Court directed the Central Empowered Committee to report on illegal sand mining nationwide, emphasizing that destroyed rivers cannot be compensated. The court expanded its probe following rampant illegal mining in the Chambal river within the National Gharial Sanctuary. It criticized Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for not identifying organized gangs and addressed illegal mining allegations in the Ken River, calling for a pan-India approach.
Hindustan Times·




