Ranchi, Nov. 26 -- Leader of opposition and state BJP president Babulal Marandi addressing a press conference at party office in Harmu here on Wednesday alleged chief minister Hemant Soren and his government of being hand in gloves with those involved in illegal coal mining in Dhanbad.

"Earlier coal thieves used to steal coal and pay commission to the police, but now the police administration and coal mafia work in partnership," Marandi alleged.

"It was stated that the CM House plays the role of maharaja in this illegal trade, while the SSP plays the role of the chief commander and the DC general secretary. Both share the profits. The police station in-charge, inspector, DSP, SDO, rural SP, mining officer and circle officer also have a ...