Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- The Jagatsinghpur district administration has issued a notice to a suspected sand mafia following the seizure of 200 trips of illegally stored sand at Adhanga Majurai village in Odisha, officials said on Sunday.

The individual concerned has been directed to appear before the Collector's office on February 10 in connection with the case.

According to officials, the notice clearly states that if valid documentary proof regarding the seized sand is not produced, the district administration will proceed to auction the entire stock.

The Sub-Collector said the action was taken as part of the administration's continued efforts to curb illegal sand extraction, storage, and transportation in Jagatsinghpur district.

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