Ranchi, Nov. 25 -- Jharkhand BJP President and former Chief Minister Babulal Marandi launched a sharp attack on the Hemant Soren-led government on Tuesday, alleging massive illegal mining activities inside the Dalma Eco-Sensitive Zone and adjoining hill regions.
He claimed that the state government, instead of curbing the violations, is extending its "silent approval" to those involved.
Marandi said that illegal extraction of stone is taking place on a large scale in the hills of Chakulia Checknaka and Makrukocha, falling within the notified eco-sensitive zone of Dalma.
"Huge quantities of mined stones are being collected openly in forest clearings and pits. These heaps are clearly visible, and stones are being transported at night by tr...