The district mining task force team has seized machines and vehicles used in illegal mining in Pakur district, an official said today.
District Mining officer, Suresh Sharma said acting on a tip-off about illegal mining being carried out in Pakuria block, the task force raided the area yesterday evening and seized three poclain machines, 10 dumpers and tractors and eight compressors from the illegal quarries.
The labourers carrying out illegal mining activities fled on seeing the task force, he said, adding that the seized equipments and vehicles have been handed over the Pakuria police station.
"We are identifying the culprits," Sharma said, adding that strict action would be initiated against them.
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