Nepanagar (Madhya Pradesh): The rampant and unchecked illegal sand mining in Nepanagar has raised concerns among locals. As per reports, large-scale excavation is being taking place in Palasur, Andharwadi and other parts of the Tapti River basin. Despite there being no official sand contract in the area, mining activities are continuing openly without fear of administrative action.

Every day, tractor trolleys loaded with illegally mined sand move through city roads early in the morning. Notably, many of these vehicles do not even have number plates. Even with such clear violations, the administration has not taken any concrete steps; instead officials appear to be unaware of the situation.

Locals said that sand mafias are selling this illegally mined sand at very high prices in the city

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