Boudh Illegal Mining Raid: Blasting Wires Seized, Mafia Flees
A joint raid by Boudh police, district administration and mining officials in Kharabhui jungle under Harabhanga tehsil seized blasting wires and materials used for illegal mining.
Illegal blasting and mining in Boudh district were uncovered after a joint raid by local administration officials, police and the mining department in the Kharabhui jungle under Harabhanga tehsil on Tuesday. The operation was launched based on information about blasting and mining activities in the area. The raid halted the activity, but those involved fled after noticing the officials. Authorities recovered several items allegedly used for blasting, including wires and other materials, from the site. Mining Department officials, tehsil administration and police took part in the operation. The mining site reportedly carries pending fines of Rs 3.83 crore, raising questions over how blasting and mining continued without permission. Reports suggest the suspected mining mafia operated in the area and brought workers from outside Odisha to carry out the work. The same group may have been involved in earlier incidents, though identities remained unconfirmed at the time of reporting. The incident has sparked local dissatisfaction over alleged inaction by the Mining Department and pollution linked to the activities. Police and administration continued investigating who carried out the illegal blasting and how it persisted despite the pending fines and lack of permission.
What Was Seized During the Raid?
Officials recovered blasting wires and other materials believed to be used for illegal mining from the Kharabhui jungle site under Harabhanga tehsil.
Why Did the Mafia Flee?
According to officials, the people involved in the blasting fled the site after noticing the raid team comprising police, district administration and mining department personnel.
What Are the Pending Fines?
The mining site reportedly has pending fines amounting to Rs 3.83 crore, even though no permission details were available for the blasting and mining activity.
Who Conducted the Raid?
The raid was carried out jointly by Boudh police, district administration officials and the Mining Department.
What Happens Next?
The administration and police continued their investigation to establish the identities of those involved and determine how the illegal blasting operated despite the pending fines and lack of permission.
Is There Local Concern?
Residents raised concerns over alleged inaction by the Mining Department and pollution linked to the illegal mining and blasting activities.
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Tapan Kumar Sahoo
District Correspondent, Boudh
Tapan Kumar Sahoo reports on Boudh district's education sector, road and infrastructure projects, and community affairs.
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