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CBI Raids Illegal Mining Sites in Punjab Hoshiarpur District
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News18•14-10-2026, 20:37
CBI Raids Illegal Mining Sites in Punjab Hoshiarpur District
- •The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted sudden raids targeting illegal mining in Hoshiarpur district of Punjab.
- •A convoy of around 10 vehicles surrounded Amro village in the Talwara area, creating a stir among local miners.
- •The action follows previous allegations of deep illegal mining up to 110 feet and the disappearance of mountains.
- •The Punjab and Haryana High Court had earlier issued directives regarding illegal mining cases in the region.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted sudden raids in Amro village, located in the Talwara area of Hoshiarpur district, to investigate allegations of illegal mining and related activities.
Investigations are being carried out into serious allegations of mining up to 100 to 110 feet deep and the complete disappearance of mountains across areas like Dasuya, Mukerian, and Talwara.
The actions follow directives issued by the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding the ongoing illegal mining disputes in the region.
