Mohali, Dec. 21 -- Police have registered a case under various provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, following a complaint filed by a junior engineer (JE) regarding the illegal extraction and transportation of gravel near Nagla village along the Sukhna Choe in Zirakpur.

According to the complaint, the JE received specific information that a tipper loaded with gravel was parked near Nagla village. Acting on the input, the JE reached the spot and found the vehicle standing near the Choe with a full load of gravel. The driver failed to produce any valid permit, transit pass, or documents authorising the excavation or transportation of minor minerals from the area.

After verification, the matter was re...