Chandigarh, March 6 -- Stating that strict action is being taken against drivers involved in illegal mining and overloading, the Haryana State Enforcement Bureau (HSEB) on Wednesday said that 22 truck drivers were issued challans in Yamunanagar district in the last 24 hours.

A government spokesperson said the HSEB has launched a drive against illegal mining in the state as per the directions of chief minister Nayab Singh Saini.

"In January 2025, as many as 238 cases were registered by the Bureau against those involved in illegal mining and overloading and 136 accused were arrested," the spokesperson said.

"During this period, a fine of Rs.1.28 crore was imposed on illegal mining land mafias, out of which Rs.64 lakh was recovered in Jan...