Chandigarh, Feb. 14 -- Haryana mines and geology department carried out a special inspection drive to check illegal mining on 3,950 locations across the state leading to seizure of 324 vehicles and imposition of penalty of Rs.1.37 crore on violators. The inspection drive started this January.

An official spokesperson said that as per the guidelines of the mining department, regular inspections were being carried out in every district. In Yamunanagar district, 116 first information reports were registered for illegal mining activities during January and February and 123 vehicles were seized.

The spokesperson said as part of the measures to check illegal mining, unmanned aerial vehicles or drones were being deployed.

The spokesperson sai...