Nagaur Police Seize ₹10 Crore Worth of Vehicles, Machinery in Illegal Mining Crackdown

Nagaur police took a firm stand against illegal mining by conducting swift operations at two locations in the district. During these raids, they seized vehicles and machinery valued at around ₹10 crore and arrested three individuals. Following instructions from District SP Mridul Kachhwaha, Thanwala and Panchaudi police carried out these actions, causing concern among the illegal mining gangs.

Thanwala police acted on an informant’s tip that illegal gravel mining was happening in the Luni River area near village Kot and behind Alaniyawas GSS. They raided the site, where illegal gravel extraction was ongoing with JCB machines, seizing five dumpers (including two six-wheel and one twelve-wheel filled with gravel), three tractors, five gravel-laden trolleys, an empty tractor-trolley, and a Formtech mini-loader. The vehicles are estimated to be worth about ₹2.50 crore.

At the scene, police arrested Sarwan Singh (son of Bhagwan Singh from Kod), Jalal Khan (son of Bhola Khan from Pakharia Vas, Beawar), and Shivraj (son of Nandram from Tyod, Rupangarh). A case has been registered, prompting an investigation.

Meanwhile, Panchaudi police in Khinvsar subdivision targeted illegal limestone mining in Bhed village. In coordination with local authorities and the Mineral Department, they conducted a surprise raid. Although the accused fled when police arrived, authorities seized seven JCB machines, four dumpers, four LNT machines, two tractors, and a compressor, with an estimated value exceeding seven crore rupees. The police are now investigating and searching for the absconding suspects.

District SP Mridul Kachhwaha stated that Nagaur police are actively pursuing strict action against illegal mining. These recent operations in Riya Badi and Khinvsar resulted in the seizure of machinery and vehicles worth ₹10 crore. He assured that efforts to clamp down on illegal miners will continue.

Illegal mining has been a persistent issue in Nagaur. Such enforcement actions not only disrupt the mining mafia but also help protect the environment and prevent the misuse of natural resources. The local community has praised the police for their tough stance on illegal mining.