Madhya Pradesh authorities deploy power at unlawful sand mining areas; take preventive measures

Madhya Pradesh authorities have taken numerous safety and preventive measures in Morena district to curb unlawful sand mining throughout the Chambal river, officers stated Thursday (April 16, 2026). The transfer is available in view of the current sharp observations made by the Supreme Courtroom slamming the governments of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Senior officers in Morena instructed The Hindu that the State authorities have despatched an organization of the Particular Armed Forces (SAF) to Morena which has been stationed at numerous delicate areas alongside the river to forestall miners to hold out unlawful digging and taking sand.