The Supreme Court has issued strict directions including CCTV monitoring and GPS tracking to stop illegal sand mining in the Chambal Sanctuary. It warned of harsh action, including a complete mining ban and central force deployment, if authorities fail to act.
The Supreme Court of India condemned illegal sand mining in the Chambal Sanctuary, calling it “an extremely sad state of affairs” harming fragile ecosystems. The Bench warned “mining mafia are the new dacoits,” highlighting threats to endangered gharials and unchecked environmental damage.
