India, April 30 -- Acting against illegal mining and environmental violations, a joint team of Gautam Budh Nadar district administration in coordination with the regional officer of the Pollution Control Board, fire department officials, and police, inspected several brick kilns operating in Greater Noida, officials said on Tuesday, adding that at least two kilns were shut down for violating rules.

Officials said that the team inspected brick kilns located in village Mahmadpur, Dakwala, and Jhanjhar Road, Asmanpur Kothi late Monday.

"Two brick kilns were found operational without valid permissions, while one kiln was found non-operational at the time of inspection. The fire department was called on site to extinguish fires at the active...