India, Jan. 4 -- A crackdown on illegal mining and transportation of minor minerals in Gautam Budh Nagar over the past month has led to the seizure of 33 vehicles and the imposition of penalties of over Rs.17 lakh, officials said on Saturday.

According to officials, the enforcement drive was carried out across multiple pockets of the district, including Jewar, Dadri, Dankaur and Kasna.

District officials said that in December 2025, 33 vehicles were seized at local police stations for alleged illegal transport of minor minerals, and penalties totalling Rs.12.39 lakh were imposed during the month.

Officials added that the drive has been intensified following instructions from the district administration to tighten monitoring of mining ac...