At least 48 crusher machines destroyed in anti-quarry drive in Bihar

The labourers engaged in quarrying stones managed to escape from the spot ahead of police raid

Iron ore mining
Press Trust of India Sasaram
Last Updated : Dec 25 2015 | 1:56 PM IST
In an anti-quarry drive in Bihar's Rohtas district, at least 48 crusher machines were destroyed under Dehri police station area, a police officer said.

The police raided illegal quarry sites in Gopi Bigaha village and destroyed at least 48 crusher machines engaged in crushing stone, Superintendent of Police (SP), Manavjit Singh Dhillon said.

The labourers engaged in quarrying stones managed to escape from the spot ahead of police raid, he said.

A haul of plastic goods, rope and related materials being used for quarry-related works were also destroyed in a fire ignited from a spark in a generator set lying at quarry site, Dhillon said.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Dec 25 2015 | 1:32 PM IST

Next Story