Chandigarh, Dec. 22 -- : The issue of alleged illegal mining in Khizrabad village of Mohali district has resurfaced, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accusing the authorities of failing to curb the activity despite the registration of an FIR.
BJP Punjab state media head Vineet Joshi on Monday claimed that illegal mining operations in Khizrabad village, falling under Majri block and Kharar tehsil, are continuing unabated and have, in fact, expanded compared to earlier weeks.
Joshi said he revisited the same mining site on December 21, 2025, which he had earlier inspected on November 8. According to him, fresh excavation marks were clearly visible at the location, indicating that mining activity was ongoing. He alleged that this was ha...