In Kishanganj district, the mining department and police administration are continuously cracking down on illegal sand mining and the sand mafia. As part of this ongoing effort, police conducted raids in two different police station areas within Thakurganj block, seizing two tractors laden with illegally mined sand. These actions have caused a stir among the local sand mafia.

The first operation took place in the Pauakhali police station area. Acting on a tip-off received by Pauakhali Station House Officer Shankhraj Karn, police raided the banks of the Mahananda River. During the raid, a tractor transporting illegally loaded sand was apprehended. However, the driver abandoned the tractor and fled upon seeing the police.

The second operation occurred in the Sukhani police station area. Under the direction of Sukhani Station House Officer Mannu Kumari, a police patrol intensified its checks. During the patrol, a blue tractor carrying illegal sand was intercepted. In this instance too, the driver managed to escape after abandoning the vehicle.

Both seized tractors have been secured at their respective police stations. The police have informed the mining department about these actions. Mining department officials will conduct an investigation and subsequently ensure that the tractor owners pay the prescribed fines. The administration has made it clear that strict action will continue against those involved in illegal mining.