Ranchi, Nov. 26 -- BJP state president and Leader of the Opposition Babulal Marandi has levelled serious allegations against the Jharkhand government, claiming that illegal coal mining across the Dhanbad region is being run through a structured nexus involving police officials, district authorities and coal mafia groups.
He said the entire system operates under an unidentified authority he referred to as the "House," which, according to him, influences approvals and controls profits from the trade.
Marandi said illegal coal extraction in Nirsa, Baghmara and Jharia has expanded into a coordinated network that covers nearly 20 to 25 police stations and outposts.
He claimed that 30 to 40 illegal mining sites function in these areas and that...