Bokaro, Nov. 29 -- Authorities in Bokaro district have seized an illegal open coal mine and approximately 130 tonnes of illegally extracted coal during a raid conducted near Dudhamatia under Mahuatand police station limits.
The crackdown comes amid increasing vigilance against illegal mining activities in the region.
According to official sources, the operation was led by Mine Inspectors Sitaram Tudu and Ajay Kumar Mahato, supported by Mahuatand police officer Praveen Mahato, forest guard Nityay Kumar Mahato, and Area Security Officer Ashish Jha. Personnel from CCL's Rajrappa security unit also participated in the raid.
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